Ingredients
You only need simple, fresh ingredients:
2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced
1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
1–2 bell peppers (any color), thinly sliced
1 cup white vinegar or apple cider vinegar
½ cup water
1–2 teaspoons salt (to taste)
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
1–2 teaspoons zero-calorie sweetener (optional, to balance acidity)
Optional add-ins: garlic cloves, mustard seeds, fresh dill, or celery seeds.
Instructions
Thinly slice the cucumbers, onion, and bell peppers.
Pack the vegetables tightly into a clean glass jar or container.
In a bowl or measuring cup, whisk together vinegar, water, salt, sweetener (if using), peppercorns, and red pepper flakes.
Pour the pickling liquid over the vegetables until fully submerged.
Seal the jar and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (overnight is best).
Stir or shake before serving to redistribute flavors.
