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Marinated Cucumber and Onion

These zesty vegetables go well as a side dish with most meats.
They're always welcome on a picnic or at a potluck. For a
variation, stir 1/2 cup of fat-free sour cream into the
marinade.
Serves six.
Per serving: 26 calories, trace fat, trace protein, 6 grams
carbohydrates, 0
milligrams cholesterol, 179 milligrams sodium, trace fiber.

1 large cucumber, sliced thin
1 large onion, divided into thin rings
1/3 cup rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Toss cucumber and onion in a large, non-metal bowl. In a covered
jar or dressing cruet, combine vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper.
Shake to mix well. Pour dressing over vegetables; toss well to
coat. Chill at least two hours. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Posted by Karen

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