Pickling vegetables give it a tangy, slightly sour taste that pairs really well with other fresh summer foods.
Method:
Add veggies of choice to a glass jar
Add spices (optional)
Heat vinegar of choice and (for some recipes) water in a saucepan
Add pinch of sugar and salt and stir to dissolve
Pour over veggies, making sure to completely submerge them in the vinegar mixture (*with cucumbers, we recommend cooling the brine first to keep the cucumbers crisper)
Allow to marinate for at least 1 hour (or longer for more intense flavor).