Zucchini or courgette is a summer squash which can reach nearly a meter in length and it goes along with certain other squashes and pumpkins in Cucurbita pepo species. For the vegetable as well as salad lovers, this vegetable is always on their mind.
The combination of Zucchini, cucumber and onions does make a great salad and the recipe is as easy as buying the veggies from one of the local markets.
Ingredients:
Servings:
- 2 cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 2 zucchini, thinly sliced
- 1 small sweet onion, thinly sliced (optional)
- 1/3 cup vinegar
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon coarse black pepper, fresh cracked
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes
Directions:
- Arrange in alternate layers cucumber, zucchini & onions.
- Mix vinegar and sugar dissolved in 1/2 cup hot water
- Add salt, pepper, & crushed red pepper.
- Add a couple ice cubes to chill.
- Drain any water formed from cucumbers before adding the dressing.
- Allow vegetables to marinate in the dressing at least 1 hour before serving.