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Refrigerator Cucumber Salad

Ingredients

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  • 5 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced
  • 1 large red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 large bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 1 teaspoon celery seeds
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Step-by-step Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl or a half-gallon mason jar, toss together cucumbers, onions, peppers, and salt. Set aside.
  2. Combine vinegar, sugar, mustard seed, celery seed, and pepper flakes in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
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  4. Once at a boil, remove from heat and add 2 handfuls of ice.
  5. Once the ice has melted, pour the vinegar mixture over the cucumbers. Cover and store in the refrigerator. It will keep for 2 months.

Tips for Success

  • For extra crispiness, soak the cucumber slices in ice water for 30 minutes before pickling.
  • Ensure the vegetables are fully submerged in the brine for optimal flavor.

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