Pitcher-Marinated Cucumbers

This is a recipe that is combining two recipes. One that was handed-down from my mother-in-law, and one that is used to make cucumbers a side dish. I salt the cucumbers before eating them.

Step: 1

Stir water, vinegar, olive oil, lemon juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper together in a large pitcher. Add cucumbers, cover the pitcher with a lid, and marinate cucumbers, 8 hours to overnight.

Per Serving: 68 calories; protein 0.8g; carbohydrates 4.8g; fat 5.6g; sodium 10.9mg.

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