Fresh Pickled Cucumbers Recipe with Texas Two-Step

A Quick, Tangy Cucumber Side with a Texas Bite

These fresh pickled cucumbers are a fast, tangy side you can make in minutes. Sliced cucumbers get tossed with citrus, rice wine vinegar, and seasoning, then chilled just long enough to soak up the flavor.

This is a quick refrigerator pickle, not a canned one, so it stays crisp and bright. Cleve's Texas Two-Step gives it the sweet-and-heat kick that sets it apart from a plain cucumber salad.

Cool, sharp, and ready in about 15 minutes, it is the kind of side that disappears fast at a cookout.

Ingredients

(Serves 4)

• 2 to 3 cucumbers
• Juice of 1 lemon and 1 lime
• 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
• 1 to 2 tablespoons Cleve's Texas Two-Step
  
  

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Slice the Cucumbers

Half-peel the cucumbers in stripes, then slice them into rounds.

2. Add Citrus and Vinegar

Add the lemon and lime juice and the rice wine vinegar, and toss to coat.

3. Season

Season generously with Cleve's Texas Two-Step.

4. Chill and Serve

Chill for 15 minutes, then serve cold.

Pro Tips

• Serve cold, straight from the refrigerator
• Add sliced onions or tomatoes to stretch it into a salad
• Half-peel the cucumbers in stripes for texture and a prettier slice
• Use a firm cucumber so the rounds stay crisp
• Chill longer than 15 minutes if you have time, since the flavor deepens
  
  

Serving Suggestions

These cucumbers go well alongside:

• Grilled meats and burgers
• Barbecue and smoked sausage
• Sandwiches and wraps
• Tacos or hot dogs, as a crisp topping

Cool, tangy, and refreshing with a Texas bite, these cucumbers are the easy side that balances out anything rich or smoky on the plate. The citrus keeps them bright while the vinegar gives them snap.

Cleve's Texas Two-Step is what makes them more than a cucumber salad, with sweet heat in every slice. Make a bowl in the morning and it is ready by lunch.

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