In the summertime, fresh from the garden, Mother would stir up a cucumber and onion salad. She never put sugar in her dish. I do. She combined vinegar, salt and water with the sliced cucumbers and onions. Mother never used sour cream in anything. We didn't have a refrigerator back in the day.
Cucumber and Onion Salad
2 cups thinly sliced cucumbers
1 sliced small onion
1/2 cup sugar
3/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup vinegar
Salt and pepper to taste
Chopped parsley for garnish, if desired
The cucumbers are prettier with their peel left on. Combine sugar, sour cream and vinegar with salt and pepper. Mix the cucumber and onion slices with the dressing. Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley if desired. Let sit a few minutes to blend flavors. It makes an easy and pretty salad. Serves 4.