Cucumber-Zucchini Salad

Rita~'s Note:

Typical Salad from the Ivory Coast!For a pretty presentation scored cucumber and zucchini with a fork, not peeled. Onions are nice placed in between the layers.

• Total Time: 5 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 2 cucumbers , thinly sliced
• 2 zucchini , thinly sliced
• 1 small sweet onion , thinly sliced (optional)
• 1⁄3; cup vinegar
• ¼ cup sugar
• ½ tablespoon salt
• 1 teaspoon coarse black pepper , fresh cracked
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes

Directions:

1. Arrange in alternate layers cucumber, zucchini & onions.
2. Mix VINEGAR and SUGAR dissolved in 1/2 cup HOT WATER add SALT, PEPPER, & CRUSHED RED PEPPER.Add a couple ice cubes to chill.
3. Drain any water formed from cucumbers before adding the dressing.
4. Allow vegetables to marinate in the dressing at least 1 hour before serving.

Reviews

[Bonnie Young]

Just excellent, fresh and delicious! I made this this today but only used zucchini and onion (my cucumbers had expired). I used 3 medium zucchini and doubled the sauce but only used 1/2 cup of water. I really like it!!!

[karky]

Very good. I dont usually like cucumbers, but I liked this salad. My husband also says it is a keeper. Next time, I am considering adding a sliced tomato.

[under12parsecs]

I absolutely adored this sweet and spicy salad! I love zucchini (when I was a wee tot, I called 'em squeenies and begged for them often!) and cukes. Fantastic flavor from a few simple ingredients. I did sub red onion for the sweet as that's what I had to hand.