Spicy Pickled Cucumber & Veggie Medley

Here’s the recipe for Spicy Pickled Cucumber & Veggie Medley 🥒🥕🌶️✨Ingredients:2 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced2 medium carrots, thinly sliced into rounds or ribbons1 small red onion, thinly sliced2–3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced1 fresh dill sprig (optional)1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)1 tsp black peppercorns1 tsp mustard seeds (optional)Pickling Brine:1 cup white vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)1 cup water2 tbsp sugar1 tbsp saltInstructions:Prep the veggies: Slice cucumbers, carrots, and red onion thinly. Place them in a clean glass jar along with garlic, dill, pepper flakes, black peppercorns, and mustard seeds.Make the brine: In a small saucepan, combine vinegar, water, sugar, and salt. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until sugar and salt dissolve.Pour & pickle: Carefully pour the hot brine over the vegetables in the jar until fully covered.Cool & store: Let the jar cool to room temperature, then seal tightly. Refrigerate for at least 24 hours before enjoying, though flavor deepens after 2–3 days.✅ Keeps well in the fridge for up to 2–3 weeks.✅ Perfect as a snack, in sandwiches, or alongside grilled dishes!enjoy ❣️