Ingredients for - Pennsylvania Dutch Cucumbers

1. 3 to 4 small cucumbers
2. 1 teaspoon salt
3. 1 medium onion, thinly sliced into rings
4. 1/2 cup sour cream
5. 2 tablespoons white vinegar
6. 1 tablespoon minced chives
7. 1/2 teaspoon dill seed
8. 1/4 teaspoon pepper
9. pinch sugar
10. Lettuce leaves, optional
11. Tomato slices, optional

How to cook deliciously - Pennsylvania Dutch Cucumbers

1 . Stage

Peel cucumbers; slice paper-thin into a bowl. Sprinkle with salt; cover and refrigerate for 3-4 hours.

2 . Stage

Rinse and drain cucumbers. Pat gently to press out excess liquid. In a large bowl, combine cucumbers and onion; set aside. In a small bowl, combine sour cream, vinegar, chives, dill seed, pepper and sugar.

3 . Stage

Just before serving, add dressing to cucumbers; toss to coat. If desired, arrange lettuce and tomatoes in a serving bowl and top with cucumbers.