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Spicy Lightly Pickled Cucumbers

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Cucumber spears on a goldrimmed white platter lightly covered in spices and herbs.
Photo by Alex Lau, Prop Styling by Kalen Kaminski, Food Styling by Sue Li

These quick pickles have just the right amount of sweet, salt, and tang going on. The brine can work with any crunchy veg, but we like them best with cucumbers. We guarantee they'll be the sleeper hit of your next party spread.

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