Spicy Lightly Pickled Cucumbers
Crisp Persian cucumber spears quickly pickled with vinegar, chili flakes, and fresh dill. This refreshing side dish offers the perfect balance of tang, heat, and herbaceous flavors.
6 servings
1 hr 5 min
Ingredients
- •2 lb Persian cucumbers
- •¼ cup white wine vinegar
- •1 tsp sugar
- •¾ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- •2 tsp kosher salt
- •2 Tbsp dill
- •2 Tbsp lemon juice
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Toss cucumbers in a large bowl with vinegar, sugar, red pepper flakes, and 2 tsp. salt. Chill, tossing once, at least 1 hour and up to 6 hours.
60 min
- 2.
Just before serving, add dill and lemon juice and toss to combine. Taste and season with more salt if needed.
5 min
