Simple Cucumber and Onion Salad

Ingredients

• 5 or 6 small pickling cucumbers (you can use 2 or 3 English cucumbers if that’s all you can get your hands on)
• 1/2 medium Vidalia or other sweet onion
• 1/2 cup white vinegar
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• black pepper to taste

Instructions

Peel the cucumbers and slice to your liking. Peel and slice onion. Combine in a large bowl.

Combine vinegar, water, sugar, salt, and garlic and pour over cucumbers and onions.

Allow to sit at least an hour before serving. Sprinkle with black pepper (optional).