My son’s birthday is in late spring or early summer. As a result, we normally throw a barbecue for his birthday. What youngster doesn’t like a good hot dog? I try to keep things simple since I’m rushing about like a chicken with my head chopped off making sure everything is in order.
My son’s birthday is in late spring or early summer. As a result, we normally throw a barbecue for his birthday. What youngster doesn’t like a good hot dog? I try to keep things simple since I’m rushing about like a chicken with my head cut off trying to get everything just right. I have a problem with things not going as planned, especially when it is my responsibility to ensure that they do. So the food is the last thing I have time to think about. My spouse does the grilling, so that’s taken care of.
But I can’t only offer hamburgers and hot dogs. I’ll need something different to serve. For variety and to ensure that everyone is satisfied, we usually provide a couple pasta salads and a potato of some form. I decided to attempt my Mom’s cucumber salad recipe last year.
Hers was always delicious, but when I tried to prepare it, I couldn’t recall what precisely went into it. She was out of town for a business convention, so I couldn’t reach her. I stumbled across this recipe on Spend With Pennies by chance, and boy am I glad I did!
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Cucumbers, Onions, and Tomatoes Marinated
3 medium cucumbers, peeled and thinly sliced a quarter-inch thick
3 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges 1 medium onion, sliced and divided into rings
a half-cup vinegar
a quarter cup of sugar
1 cup of water
2 tsp salt 1 tsp fresh coarsely crushed black pepper
a quarter cup of oil
1 teaspoon fresh mint, chopped (optional)
- In a large mixing basin, combine all of the ingredients.
- Toss well to combine.
- Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
