Quick Garlic Ginger Pickled Cucumbers

Put a fun spin on cucumbers with these Quick Garlic Ginger Pickled Cucumbers from Mike Roussell, PhD., author, speaker and nutrition consultant.

Serves: 2

Ingredients:

• 1 English/hothouse cucumber, sliced thin (1/8") on mandolin or with sharp knife
• 1/8 red onion, sliced thin on mandolin or with sharp knife
• 2 cloves garlic, sliced paper thin on mandolin or with sharp knife
• ½ tablespoon of ginger, sliced thin, then cut into thin strips
• 2 tablespoons SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• Juice of a half of lime
• 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
• A few cilantro leaves (optional)

Directions:

1. Toss all ingredients except cilantro together.
2. Let stand for 30 minutes.
3. Add a few cilantro leaves prior to serving, if desired.