Ginger-Spiced Cucumbers
Recipe from Better Homes and Gardens

Set out these cold cucumbers at a cookout to accompany grilled burgers and baked beans.


Ginger-Spiced Cucumbers

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Servings: 4 to 6 side-dish servings
Prep Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
Related Categories: 4th of July Salad, Cucumbers, Cucumber Salad, Onions, Summer Picnics, Vegetable Salad
 
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Ingredients
  • 1/4  cup
    seasoned rice vinegar
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  • 1/4  cup
    mirin (sweet cooking rice wine)
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  • 1/4  cup
    packed brown sugar
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  • 2  teaspoons
    grated fresh ginger
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  • 1  large
    English cucumber (about 12 oz.), peeled if desired, and thinly sliced
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  • 1/4  cup
    thinly sliced red onion
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Directions
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In a medium bowl combine rice vinegar, mirin, brown sugar, and ginger. Stir in cucumber and onion slices. Cover and chill for 30 minutes. Serve with a slotted spoon. Makes 4 to 6 side-dish servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 115, Total Fat 0 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Monounsaturated Fat 0 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 173 mg, Carbohydrate 30 g, Total Sugar 27 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g. Daily Values: Vitamin C 8%, Calcium 3%, Iron 3%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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