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Cukes and Carrots

Name: Cukes and Carrots
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 12 servings.
Ingredients: 5 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced; 4 medium carrots, thinly sliced; 1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced; 1 small green pepper, chopped; 2 teaspoons canning salt; 1-1/2 cups sugar; 1/2 cup white vinegar

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Total Time

Prep: 15 min. + chilling

Makes

12 servings

Carrots and green peppers bring extra color and crunch to this refreshing cucumber salad from Karla Hecht, Plymouth, Minnesota. The sweet dressing she creates is an ideal match for the crisp summer produce.

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Ingredients

5 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced
4 medium carrots, thinly sliced
1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced
1 small green pepper, chopped
2 teaspoons canning salt
1-1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup white vinegar

Directions

In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, carrots, onion and green pepper. Sprinkle with salt; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours. Combine sugar and vinegar. Pour over vegetables; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts

1/2 cup: 131 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 401mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (29g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein.

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