Summer Vittles: Cucumber Salad

With Summer officially kicked off I've decided to start a new series, Summer Vittles, for those recipes that are just perfect for summer life.  Growing up we were blessed with having a beautiful garden and the Summer crop made me crave the fresh taste of the favorites like cucumbers, corn, peas, green beans, squash, blackberries, watermelon...shall I go on?!  I also loved how God made these summer treats packed full of water; just what you need to get through those hot summer months!



I'm kicking it off with classic Cucumber Salad.  I've tried this salad with tomatoes, onions, and even blue cheese, but I always go back to the classic fixings.

Ingredients

Directions

1. Peel, wash, and slice the cucumbers.  I like to have some thin slices and some thicker ones; if you like the salad to remain crunchy I would slice the cumber a little thicker.  Move the cumbers to a bowl and sprinkle with salt and place in fridge; wait 30-45 minutes then drain bowl.  This step will pull water out of the cucumbers, and allow for a more flavorful salad.  

2. Add remaining ingredients, mix well, and refrigerate until you are ready to serve.  I usually use 1/4 cup of sugar when I make this, and play with the vinegar until it is perfectly tangy. I also feel like this salad is better on day 2 and 3 then day 1.

Here are a few other similar recipes you might like as well!

Adrienne's Cucumber Salad

Tomato, Onion, and Cucumber Salad

What are your favorite summer recipes?