This Cucumbers and vinegar recipe is a quick and easy healthy snack that can be made ahead of time and eaten all week.
Simple and healthy is my strategy this summer.
With a brain tumor, a bad back and a full-blown case of the woe-is-me's, I've come to realize that easy recipes are a necessary commodity in our house at this point in time.
There is nothing simpler than stirring together a few ingredients and then throwing them all together in the fridge to hang out together for the rest of the week.
Insert this cucumbers and vinegar recipe.
Cucumbers and Vinegar
Growing up, my older brother used to make cucumbers and vinegar on a weekly basis for his anytime snack, and we always had a jar of these sweet and sour refrigerator pickles on hand at all times.
The recipe for cucumbers and vinegar couldn't be simpler. Here's what you'll need:
- Fresh cucumbers (English, pickling, or standard)
- Vinegar
- Water
- Honey
- Sea Salt
- Cracked Black Pepper
- Sliced sweet onion (optional)
- Fresh Dill & Parsley (optional)
Marinated Cucumber Salad
Summertime is the perfect time of year to make a vinegar and cucumber recipe such as this because let's face it, who doesn't have an overabundance of cucumbers growing in their gardens right now?!?
Many of the old-fashioned southern recipes call for white sugar, which you can totally use, but I prefer honey in mine because I feel it gives them more depth of flavor.
Turn these plain jane cucumbers and vinegar into an elegant marinated cucumber salad by adding sliced sweet onions, garden tomatoes, and chopped fresh herbs like dill and parsley.
Eat them on their own or serve them alongside a quick dinner like these Pork Bulgogi Rice Bowls. The possibilities are endless.
This recipe is all-natural, clean, refined sugar-free, gluten-free, can be made vegan by using agave nectar or plain white sugar.
This recipe for cool and crisp cucumbers and vinegar is just a super simple recipe for an incredibly quick and easy snack that'll satisfy you all summer long!
Cucumbers and Vinegar
Equipment
- Mason Jars
Ingredients
For the Cucumbers and Vinegar:
- 6 cups thinly sliced cucumbers (2 English cucumbers or 3-4 standard) peeled if using standard cucumer
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 1.5 cup water
- ¼ cup pure clover honey or white sugar to taste
- 1.5 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper
Instructions
- In an extra large mason jar or plastic container, whisk together vinegar, water, honey, salt & pepper until all dissolved.
- Add in cucumber slices and allow to marinate for at least 2-3 hours before serving, but overnight is better.
- Keep in the fridge and snack on them all week long. If desired, you can reuse the vinegar for another batch of cucumbers at the end of the week.
Ashley Bee (Quarter Life Crisis Cuisine) says
I do this alll the time, I love it!
Mia says
Hi old internet friend! Just made these again for the first time in ages. They're marinating, but I know they'll be just as good as always. Hope you're well!!
Amber says
Hi, friend!!! I was actually just thinking about you the other day!!!! So glad you are doing well! Let me know how they turn out! I'm actually going to be reshooting these soon!
Menolly says
How long do they stay for in the fridge? I've made it about 2 weeks ago, (cucumbers only, no herbs or onion), and I wanted to use the leftovers for sandwiches tomorrow. Is it still safe to eat?
Amber says
As long as they’re kept in an air tight container, they can stay good for up to 2 months. They may loose a little crispness though!
Ayo says
Love this! My new Go-To thanks for sharing!
Amber says
Awesome! So glad you enjoyed!
Donna Hoing says
How much vinegar sugar wat?er