Easy Marinated Cucumber Salad

Cucumber is so delicious, and one of my favorite foods.  It is cool, fresh and crisp and pairs beautifully with tangy, zesty flavors.

Ingredients:

1 long english cucumber (Peeled on unpeeled, it is up to you.  I peel half of the cucumber so that I get a variety of colors in the salad.)

1/4 cup sweet pickled onions

1 Tbsp. salt

1 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar

1 tsp. white vinegar

1 tsp. coconut sugar

1 tsp. dried dill

dash of pepper

zest of 1/4 of a lemon

pinch of chili flakes (optional)

Directions:

1.  Peel cucumber, if you choose to, and then remove the seeds.  I used a spiralizer to slice mine, so it actually seeded it for me.

2.  Slice the cucumbers in any way you choose.  Thin slices work very well, as do spirals.

3.  Place the seeded, sliced cucumbers in a colander and salt them.  Let the cucumber sit, allowing the water to drain out, for about 20 minutes.  

4.  Rinse well to remove the salt and then place in a bowl.  Top with ice cold water and and refrigerate for 15 minutes.  This will help keep the cucumbers crisp.

5.  Slice the pearl onions and set aside.

6.  Mix up your dressing.  Mix the vinegars and sugar together, stirring until the sugar has dissolved.  Stir in the dill, pepper, lemon zest and chili flakes and set aside.

7. Take the cucumbers out of the fridge, remove the ice and drain the cucumbers again.

8. Mix the cucumbers, onions and dressing in a bowl, serve and enjoy!