Pennsylvania Dutch Cucumbers
"My mom's side of the family was German and Irish. Settling in Pennsylvania, they adopted some of the cooking and customs of the Pennsylvania Dutch. This is a Dutch dish Mom loved, and today it's my favorite garden salad. It tastes delicious alongside a plate of homegrown tomatoes. —Shirley Joan Helfenbein, Lapeer, Michigan..."
INGREDIENTS
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3 to 4 small cucumbers
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 medium onion, thinly sliced into rings
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1/2 cup sour cream
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2 tablespoons white vinegar
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1 tablespoon minced chives
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1/2 teaspoon dill seed
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
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Pinch sugar
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Lettuce leaves, optional
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Slice tomatoes, optional
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