Ingredients

• 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup white vinegar
• 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 cucumbers, thinly sliced

Instructions

1. Add all the ingredients, except the cucumbers, to a small pot and bring to a boil over low heat. Turn off the heat, add the cucumbers and let sit for 1 hour. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
2. Reserve 1 cup for Online Round 2 Recipe: Mediterranean Pita Pockets.