Cucumber and Onion Salad

This is the original recipe that Mama used to make.  Quick, simple and tasty. 

Cucumber and Onion salad

cucumber, sliced (I like to use about 5 or 6 of the little snack size cucumbers - or you can use 1-2 English cucumbers)

about ½ onion, sliced or chopped (I prefer vidalia or a sweet onion)

½ cup cold water

½ cup white vinegar

2 tsp. sugar (may use Splenda)

1 tsp. salt

black pepper to taste

you may mince in a clove of garlic if you like (sometimes I do, sometimes I don't) 

This salad is best assembled a bit ahead of time.  This allows the flavors to sort of marinate and deepen. A wonderful summer salad to whip up.  Goes with so many summer meals.