The name of this cucumber salad really could be Bubby’s Cucumber Salad. I learned to make it from my father’s mother, an immigrant to this country, and an amazing woman. She helped my Dad’s father run their butcher shop and was quite the business woman from what I can gather.
She also was an amazing cook. Her Matzo Ball Soup was incredible, as were so many of her other dishes.
We make Bubby’s Cucumber Salad in my home all the time, and when I say we, I am being literal, the boys can whip this salad up in a jiffy, it’s so easy. We like it best in the summertime, when its impact is extra refreshing. Go ahead, try some for yourself!
Cucumber Salad
Ingredients
- 2 cucumbers peeled
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar
- ½ teaspoon celtic sea salt
Instructions
- Cut the cucumber into ¼ inch slices
- Place in a medium bowl
- Cover with vinegar and sprinkle with salt
- Serve
Equipment
I’m really looking forward to my upcoming webinar with the editor of Allergic Living Magazine, Shelley Case, which will be on July 8th at 11am. More details to come. Hope you can tune in.
Finally, I’ve been thinking lately about discussing the reasons I went gluten free and why that eating plan has helped me in my healing process. I also may share some other strategies that I have used to rebuild my health. Is there anything that would be of particular interest to you? If so, leave a comment and I just might do a health related post in response to your question.
Laurie says
I, personally, would love to hear more about how you went gluten-free and how it’s helped you to heal. I was recently diagnosed with Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis, celiac disease and intolerances to gluten, dairy, corn and soy. I’m also hypoglycemic so I can’t have too much sugar or carbs, which seem to be rampant in most pre-packaged gluten-free products. Your website has been an absolute godsend to me and has given me hope that I can still eat well, even though I’ve had to give up many of my favorite foods, like pizza. I’m not feeling that much better yet since changing my diet, but I have hope that things will be improving soon.
Diane says
Hi Elana,
The switch to gluten-free for my family (three years ago) was actually pretty easy. But I know for many others the thought of going gluten-free is completely daunting. I like to think of our family’s diet as not completely replacing the gluten-free items one for one but looking to the many foods not only that we could eat but that were delicious and good for us. So, I guess I’d say I think it would be helpful to address how to make the shift without feeling overwhelmed and how to place the switch in a bigger context of a healthy, non-inflammatory diet. Thanks!
KarenLana says
This sounds really refreshing as it’s near 100 degrees outside right now! Not a single ingredient in it I’m allergic too either, yay! Thank you for sharing a family recipe, those are the best kind.
=D
Monique says
i’d be interested in hearing more about the grain free diet and its relationship to autoimmune disease.
thanks
monique
DottieD says
Hi Elana, I too love your site and you have helped me a lot…I’m older and trying AGAIN to get some of my health problems under control. I’m trying to stay gluten free, dairy free, sugar free….I use Agave….my natural health care provider says a big problem with me is my Adrenal Glands are depleted and we’ve tried several things but can’t get it under control……..age may be a big factor! :)
Do you know how all this fits together??? I too need more protein. ..love using Almonds for snacking, milk, flour & meal for baking, dredging, cooking our foods.
Thank You! for all that you do….
carrie @ gingerlemongirl.com says
We make this salad every summer too! IT is refreshing, especially right out of the garden!! Yum!! These “pickled” cuke slices are also delish on sandwiches too!! :-)
Kara says
Yes! I’d love to hear your reasons for adopting a gluten-free diet. I have never been diagnosed with celiac disease or a gluten intolerance but decided to give GF a try several years ago. After a few weeks, I realized I felt healthier and more energetic; my body was actually working properly.
As of now, I am still gluten-free (and trying to be dairy-free and veggie) totally out of choice and haven’t looked back. ;)
sas says
Hi Elana. I’d love to hear more about why you chose not to eat soy and grains. I’d also like to know more about cross contamination when eating out (I think it’s so interesting that some folks eat out from the “gluten free menu” when others won’t eat out at all). For now, I have chosen not to eat any food I don’t prepare myself.
Angela says
I’m very interested in hearing your story.
~M says
Sounds great…but why do you peel the cucumbers? Unless I’m making an crisp type dessert, I always keep the peel – for applesauce, salads, etc.
Diced cucumber is also really good with ume (even without the mango).
Beth says
Sounds like an easy and refreshing salad.
I’ll be trying this one as the weather warms up again.