Crunchy Cucumber Salad

The trick to extra-crispy cukes is to soak them in ice water. That's what makes our Crunchy Cucumber Salad extra special. Now that you know the trick, give it a try and enjoy.

Serves: 4

Cooking Time: 15 min

Ingredients

• 2 cucumbers, peeled and thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 3 cups ice water
• 4 scallions, thinly sliced
• 1/2 small red bell pepper, chopped
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 2 tablespoons white vinegar
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, salt, and ice water.
    
2. Cover and chill 1 hour, then drain and return cucumbers to the bowl.
    
3. Add remaining ingredients and mix until well combined.
    
4. Cover and chill at least 2 hours before serving.
    

Notes

We like to peel the cucumbers for this salad, but you can also use them unpeeled or run a fork across the peels before slicing to give them a ridged look.