John's Cucumber Sweet Onion Salad With Lime Pepper Dressing |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 1420 Minutes |
Ready In: 1440 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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This is wonderful on a hot summer night. The flavours are amazing. The longer you marinade the salad the better it is...try to let it sit for 24 hours...You will not be disappointed. Ingredients:
6 large cucumbers |
2 large vidalia onions |
2 limes, juice of |
1/2 teaspoon sea salt |
1/2 teaspoon white sugar |
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper flakes (to taste) |
1/4 cup olive oil |
1/4 cup white wine vinegar |
1/4 cup water |
Directions:
1. Run a fork down the cucumbers, all over, making slight indentations.
2. Cut the cucumber in half, lengthwise.
3. Scoop out all the seeds.
4. Cut the cucumber halves into 1/8 strips.
5. Peel the onion and cut lengthwise into quarters.
6. Slice the quarters crosswise into thin strips.
7. In a large bowl, combine cucumber and onions with lime juice, salt and sugar.
8. Toss well.
9. Add hot pepper flakes, olive oil, vinegar and water, toss well.
10. Cover and refrigerate for 24 hours.
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