How Do You Prepare Cucumber And Onion Salad?
This article will give you simple, cheap, and easy instructions on preparing Cucumber and Onion Salad, an old favorite passed down to me from my mother. This salad is a big hit at picnics and family reunions! Step 1 Using a sharp knife or potato peeler slice your cucumbers the long way, leaving the skins on and seeds intact as best you can. Step 2 Cut both ends of your onion and slice in half. The outer papery skin should peel off easily, leaving only the usable part of the onion. Use a thin sharp knife (such as one for filetting fish) slice the onions as thin as possible, you should end up with long paper-thin strings. Step 3 Combine your onion and cucumber in a large tupperware container, and toss until evenly mixed. Add mayonnaise and pour in vinegar slowly, stirring until smooth. Make sure your onions and cucumbers are completely covered by the mixture. If not, add equal amount mayo and vinegar until covered. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and cover. Step 4 Store your tupperware con