Fresh Cucumber Salad

This classic Southern salad provides Cooling refreshment when the tailgate action is heating up. I like this salad tart, but add another tablespoon of sugar if you prefer a sweeter flavor.

 

SERVES 6 TO 8

 

3	large cucumbers
1	medium-size sweet onion (such as Vidalia, OSO Sweet, or Texas 1050)
1½	cups rice vinegar
1	cup cider vinegar
3	tablespoons sugar
1	teaspoon salt
1	tablespoon celery seed
	Freshly ground black pepper to taste

1. Peel and thinly slice the cucumbers. Thinly slice the onion. Place both in a large serving bowl.
2. In a small bowl, combine the rice vinegar, cider vinegar, sugar, salt, celery seed, and black pepper. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
3. Pour the vinegar mixture over the cucumbers and onion and toss to combine. Cover and chill until ready to serve.

EXTRA POINTS This is another great do-ahead recipe. You can make it the morning of the tailgate or even at the tailgate, but this salad tastes even better if made the day before serving.