Cucumber Salad
2 medium cucumbers (Kirbys work well), sliced or diced
1 small sweet onion, white or red, sliced or diced
½ green jalapeño pepper, small dice, or to taste (optional)
Or ¼ teaspoon white pepper
1 teaspoon sugar
Pinch salt
¼ cup rice vinegar
- Combine all ingredients in a nonreactive bowl; mix to combine.
- Cover and chill for 2 hours or until needed. Will keep for weeks refrigerated.

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