There is a difference of opinion at our house.  I know this might come as a shock to some of you, but others will completely understand.  When it comes to cucumbers and onions, Ever-Lovin’ likes the combination to be sweet.  I, on the other hand, like a more vinegary taste.  Sweet Mother of Pearl.  I might have hit the happy medium.  He said it was sweet enough, and I said it was vinegary enough.  Miracles never cease.

Hopefully by sharing the recipe with you, I will be able to duplicate my efforts in the future.

We got eight of these little cucumbers in a basket at the Dallas Farmers Market.  The long English cucumbers work well for cucumber and onions also.  They are the cucumbers that are shrink wrapped in the grocery store.  Peel the little darlings.  Don’t worry if there is a little bit of the peel left on the cucumber.  Some people do not even peel them.

Slice little cukes in half long ways and scrap out the seeds.  A teaspoon works well or you can use a melon baller.

Slice into about 1/4 inch pieces.  Now, this is an important step.  Salt the cucumbers and let them rest for a while – at least 30 minutes or longer.  I use an ample teaspoon of salt. By salting the cucumbers directly and letting them rest for a while, extra water is drawn out of the cucumbers.  After they have rested for at least 30 minutes, pour off the excess water but DO NOT rinse the cucumbers.  You want the cucumbers to be salted.

Imagination time:  I am a dork.  While the cucumbers were resting I sliced the onions.  I guess I rested while the cucumbers rested.  But…  Please exercise your imagination and see the sliced onions.

While the cucumbers are resting you can also make the dressing.  Combine 1/3 cup sugar, 1/2 cup vinegar, and about 1/4 cup water.  Stir well.  Some people heat this mixture, but I don’t.  The proportions are flexible.  If you like it sweeter add more sugar.  If you like it tarter, add less sugar.  To be honest, I probably added another splash of vinegar – I am rebellious like that.

Here are the cucumbers and onions happy together.

Pour the dressing over the cucumbers and onions.

Stir in a teaspoon each of dill weed and black pepper.

Cucumbers and onions need to chill in the refrigerator to “marry” for an about two hours before serving.  They are really better if they get to “honeymoon” overnight.  I usually can’t wait that long, but I do try to prepare them at least two hours before I need to serve them.

Be still my heart!  Cucumbers and onions are one of my favorite things.  They do not last long at our house.  And finally Ever-Lovin’ and I agree on the recipe.

Blessings to you and yours,

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