My Favorite Cucumber Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 c. thinly sliced cucumbers (about 5)
1 large onion, thinly sliced
1 1/2 c. white vinegar
1/2 c. sugar
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped or 1 1/2 tsp. bottled chopped garlic
1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
4 tsp. salt
1 c. water
1/2 tsp. white pepper
3 Tbsp. chopped fresh dill or 1 or 2 Tbsp. dried dill weed

Preparation

In a large bowl, combine cucumbers and onions; set aside.
In a large saucepan, mix together the vinegar, sugar, garlic, oil, salt and water.
Bring to a boil, stirring frequently.
Pour mixture over the cucumbers and onion; add the pepper and dill and mix well. Keep refrigerated.
Serve well chilled.
This may be stored in refrigerator for up to 4 days.