Ingredients

  • 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 cucumbers, thinly sliced

Method

  • Add all the ingredients, except the cucumbers, to a small pot and bring to a boil over low heat.
  • Turn off the heat, add the cucumbers and let sit for 1 hour.
  • Serve chilled or at room temperature.
  • Reserve 1 cup for Online Round 2 Recipe: Mediterranean Pita Pockets.