Sweet Cucumber Salad

I  eat a lot of cucumbers  during the summer months.  They add a cool and refreshing element to any dish. I usually make salads that contain cucumbers.  This recipe is one I have made for years.  It is slightly sweet with a little kick to it.  A great side to your summer meals.

Sweet Cucumber Salad
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Ingredients
1–1/2 lbs cucumber (about 3 medium), thinly sliced (peeled or unpeeled)
2 teaspoons kosher salt (if using table salt, use only 1 teaspoon)
1/2 cup rice vinegar, seasoned or regular
1/2 cup water
3 tablespoons sugar
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional if you don’t want any heat.)
2 tablespoons minced red onion

Instructions
Place cucumber slices in a colander sitting over a bowl, sprinkle with salt and toss well. Let sit for 1 hour refrigerated. Toss the cukes a few times while they drain if you remember. While cucumber slices are draining, prepare marinade.
Combine vinegar, water, sugar and red pepper in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cook until reduced to a 1/3 cup (about 10 minutes). If for some reason you boil for too long, just add a little water until you have 1/3 C. Remove reduction from heat and add onion. Let mixture cool to room temp.

When cucumbers are done resting, pat them dry with a few paper towels and then combine with the vinegar reduction. Chill for at least a few hours before serving. They improve with time!