Southern Cucumber Salad

​5 or 6 small pickling cucumbers or 2-3 large cucumbers
half of an onion
1/2 cup white vinegar
1/2 cup water
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 garlic clove, minced
black pepper

Peel cucumbers and slice to your liking. Peel and slice onion. Combine in a large bowl.
Combine vinegar, water, sugar, salt, and garlic and pour over cucumbers and onions.
Allow to sit at least an hour before serving. Sprinkle with black pepper (optional).