Sour foods can stimulate digestion, improve circulation, boost energy and sharpen the senses. Serve these perfectly puckery pickled cucumbers as a side, condiment or addition to a crudités and charcuterie board. In this recipe, smoky, fruity and hot Fresno peppers combine with cool cukes, rice vinegar, dill and a splash of lemon that heats things up and cools them down with every crunchy bite. Satisfy your tart tooth!

Spicy Pickled Cucumbers
Prep Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 23 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 English cucumber
- 1 Fresno pepper seeds removed
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1 Tbsp. dill
- 1 tsp. sugar
- 2 tsp. kosher salt
- 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
Instructions
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Use mandolin to slice cucumber and pepper less than ¼-inch thick.
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In large bowl, toss cucumber, pepper, vinegar, sugar, dill and salt and let chill for an hour at minimum. (Let chill longer to increase flavor.)
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Before serving, add lemon juice, toss and add more salt to taste.
Nutrition Facts
Spicy Pickled Cucumbers
Amount Per Serving
Calories 23
Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Sodium 959mg40%
Potassium 154mg4%
Carbohydrates 5g2%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 402IU8%
Vitamin C 12mg15%
Calcium 22mg2%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.