Easy & Refreshing Fresh Cucumber Salad

This is one of my husband's favorite recipes!  His grandmother used to make it, and whenever he eats them, I think it brings back great memories of her.  Grandma Fern was a great lady!  :) 

I have learned to really enjoy it too!  My kids even like it....imagine that!

I searched for the recipe on-line, because I didn't have Grandma Fern's recipe in front of me.  (It is SOMEWHERE in my kitchen, I'm sure....)  I found several recipes that were similar, I liked Betsy Carlson's recipe, so I used it for my base.  I didn't follow it exactly however (what else is new?)....

Easy & Refreshing Fresh Cucumber Salad

* 3 medium size cucumbers, sliced very thin
* 1 cup sugar
* 3/4 c. water
* 1/2 c. white vinegar
* 3 T. minced fresh dill or parsley (optional:  I didn't use)

Slice cucumbers VERY thin.  (You could also peel them first, but I like a little crunch.)  Place sliced cucumbers in a canning jar, or medium bowl.  Mix sugar, water and vinegar together.  Pour over sliced cucumbers.  Place in the refrigerator overnight.  Enjoy the next day!  :)
 

Do you enjoy cucumbers this way? 



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Easy Summer Italian Pasta Salad

I thought I would share a favorite summer recipe of mine. I don't think I have ever made it the same, as I use what I have in my fridge and pantry at the time, to make it. Today I made it with only adding tomatoes, and I thought it was really good!

Easy Summer Italian Pasta Salad

*1/2 package small shell pasta (or other shapes) cooked, as directed on package and cooled
*1 cup tomatoes (cherry or grape, or larger tomatoes, cut in chunks)
*Italian dressing--shake on desired amount and mix (I know this is vague, but I would much rather have too little than to have my pasta drowning!  LOL!!)
*Any other add-ins, depending on what your garden or local grocer is producing, including sliced cucumbers, zucchini, broccoli, carrots, black olives

Toss all ingredients and chill until serving.

This is so easy, but it "Works For Me"!!!!  :)

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