EASY CUCUMBER SALAD

Make as much or as little as you need.

Peel and slice cucumber as thin as possible. Put into a bowl and add thinly sliced onions, a teaspoon or two of vinegar, salt & pepper, ¼ cup or more of cottage cheese and chopped fresh basil.

Toss together then add a little of your favourite dressing.  A nice dressing to try with this salad is to mix equal amounts of mayonnaise, ketchup and water, mix well then add ¼ tsp onion powder and ¼ tsp garlic powder or fresh minced garlic or minced garlic chives. Let sit to blend flavours. 

FROZEN CUCUMBERS

2 cups sugar

1 cup white vinegar

2 tsp pickling salt

2 tsp celery seeds

7 cups thinly sliced cucumbers

1 cup sliced onion

1 cup chopped peppers, green or red

Mix sugar, vinegar, salt and celery seeds in a large glass, ceramic or stainless steel bowl. Add vegetables and mix well. Let sit over night.

Place vegetables and brine in freezer bags or containers and freeze. To defrost, place in the refrigerator for 6-8 hours before serving.

A great alternative for end of season cucumbers when you had a bountiful crop and want a variety of recipes to enjoy during the winter months.  I like this recipe because it is fast and when there are lots of preserve to do, for me, fast is good! 

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