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Most growers of field cucumbers prefer to prepare the so‑called pickles. After all, they are very tasty and go well with almost any dish. However, from this home‑grown vegetable you can also make a delicious salad with onion and garlic. How to do it? You will find out exactly that.
What ingredients will you need for pickled cucumber salad with onion and garlic?
Prepare the following ingredients:
- field cucumbers: 3 kg
- onion: ¼ kg
- granulated sugar: 1 tablespoon
- coarse salt: 100 g
- distilled vinegar: 150 ml
- garlic: 200 g
How to proceed when preparing pickled cucumber salad with onion and garlic?
First, thoroughly wash the field cucumbers with water and sort them. Use only those that are healthy, firm and ripe for the salad. Next, slice them with a sharp knife into approx. 3 to 7 mm slices and place them into a deep bowl. Also peel and slice the onions and mix them with the cucumbers. Don’t forget to add peeled and pressed garlic to the mixture. That will give the salad the right bite. Then sprinkle the ingredients with coarse salt and granulated sugar, drizzle with distilled vinegar and mix well with clean hands. Finally cover the bowl with a lid and put it in the refrigerator for at least 12 hours.
Pickling the cucumber salad and its canning
The next day take the cucumber, onion and garlic salad out of the refrigerator, stir it, and transfer it with its juice into washed clean jars intended for canning. Cover them with lids, place on a tray with water and sterilize in the oven for about three to four minutes. The same can be done in the microwave. Let the sterilized vegetables cool, seal the jars tightly and after cooling place them in the cellar or refrigerator.
Different variations of cucumber salad
Would you like the cucumber salad to be spicier? Then nothing prevents you from adding a little ground chili seasoning or a fresh chili pepper to the mixture before canning. Herbs such as chervil, flat‑leaf parsley or dill will also be an excellent addition.
