This old-fashioned favorite is often paired with salmon, but it's great with almost anything.  It's even tasty if you drain the liquid and add it to a hearty sandwich.

Ingredients

• two English cucumbers, peeled, seeded and sliced thinly
• half a white onion, peeled and thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons sea salt
• 1/4 cup white vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• sesame seeds, caraway seeds or chopped fresh dill

Steps

1. Mix together the salt, vinegar, sugar and pepper.
2. Pour over sliced cucumbers and onions in a shallow, non-metallic bowl, making sure to cover all the cukes.
3. Refrigerate several hours, or until the cucumbers and onions are soft and the puckery flavor has penetrated the veggies.
4. Serve at room temperature and top with your choice of sesame or caraway seeds or chopped fresh dill.