A classic summer salad with balanced flavors.

This salad is a simple way to enjoy the produce from your summer garden. The crunch of the fresh cucumbers and onions and the bite of the vinegar balanced by just a bit of sugar makes for a great side to a summer meal. Learn more about sugar’s role in balancing flavors in foods here.

Ingredients:

• 2-3 cucumbers
• 1 onion (red or white)
• 1 cup vinegar (white or apple cider)
• 1 cup water
• ¼ c sugar (more or less to taste)

Directions:

1. Peel (if desired) and thinly slice the cucumbers
2. Slice the onions.
3. Combine water, vinegar and sugar in a bowl with a lid and stir until combined.
4. Add cucumbers and onions to vinegar mixture and stir.
5. Place in the fridge for a few hours before eating (less time is ok too!).