Marinated Cucumbers (Garlic Dill Cucumber Spears)
Marinated Cucumbers are a summer favorite side dish using garden-fresh cucumbers, lots of fresh dill, and garlic! These crunchy cucumber spears are best for fresh eating and make fantastic lightly pickled refrigerator pickles that will last for days! Serve as an everyday side or upcoming BBQ's and potlucks!
Equipment
- sharp knife and cutting board
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs cucumbers
- 2 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 bunch dill, (chopped)
- 7 cloves garlic , (crushed)
- 1 Tbsp sunflower oil
- 1 Tbsp white distilled vinegar
Instructions
Directions:
- Slice off the ends and cut cucumbers into 4 wedges. (If using an English Cucumber, cut into sections then spears).
- In a large bowl, combine the cucumber spears, crushed garlic, chopped dill, salt, oil, and vinegar. Using kitchen gloves mix well.
- Serve immediately or pack into a jar and refrigerate.
Notes
Tips:
- Use a zip-lock bag to toss all of the ingredients together and for easy clean-up.
- Store marinated cucumbers in an airtight jar or container, preferably one that keeps the refrigerator pickles in its juices.
- This recipe is great for fresh eating and can be served right away or refrigerated for better flavor.
- Marinated cucumbers can keep up to 2 weeks if refrigerated.
- These are not spicy.
Nutrition Facts
Marinated Cucumbers (Garlic Dill Cucumber Spears)
Serving Size
1 serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
18
% Daily Value*
Fat
1
g
2
%
Saturated Fat
0.1
g
1
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.04
g
Monounsaturated Fat
1
g
Sodium
389
mg
17
%
Potassium
88
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
2
g
1
%
Fiber
0.5
g
2
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
0.4
g
1
%
Vitamin A
49
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
2
mg
2
%
Calcium
11
mg
1
%
Iron
0.2
mg
1
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
