Ingredients

• 2 medium or large cucumbers
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Pinch of sugar
• 1/4 cup white vinegar
• Dash of garlic powder
• 1/2 cup water
• Sweet paprika
• Black pepper

Directions

1. 1 Peel the cucumbers and slice them very thin. Sprinkle with salt and let stand for 30-60 minutes with a plate and a 5-pound weight on top. Squeeze out the water on a paper towel.
2. 2Combine the sugar, vinegar, garlic powder, and water. Add the cucumbers and marinate for a few hours. To serve, sprinkle paprika on half of the salad and black pepper on the other half.