Return the cucumber to the bowl, add the sugar, vinegar and dill and mix together. Spoon into a large sterilised jar, packing down so the vinegar covers the cucumber. Leave for an hour or so ...

Also, cucumber season is here (May through August ... cucumbers are a fruit. Here are recipes for you to use up your cucumbers (dangerously sharp mandolin not necessary) in a variety of flavorful ...

Cucumbers are in season from May to October, but are available year-round. Look for firm, vibrantly green fruit without wrinkles. Smaller ridged cucumbers differ little in taste to the more common ...

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Peel and cut cucumber into thin slices. Place all other ingredients in a mixing bowl and whisk thoroughly to combine. Add cucumber slices and toss until all slices are coated. Chill until serving.

cucumber, onion and garlic in a blender. Blend at high speed until very smooth, pausing occasionally to scrape down the sides with a rubber spatula. With the motor running, add vinegar and salt.