Edna's Sunshine Relish

Brighten up your plate with Edna's Sunshine Relish, a tangy and vibrant condiment that brings a burst of flavor and color to any dish! This quick and easy recipe combines sweet yellow bell peppers, crunchy mini cucumbers, and zesty red onion, all steeped in a fragrant brine of white vinegar, mustard seeds, turmeric, and a hint of red pepper flakes for balanced heat. With just 20 minutes of prep and 10 minutes of cooking, this relish is perfect for summer cookouts, topping burgers, sandwiches, or grilled meats, or even as a zippy side for charcuterie boards. Packed with crisp textures and a sweet-tangy punch, this make-ahead relish is as versatile as it is irresistible. Plus, it keeps in the fridge for up to two weeks, making it a convenient addition to your meal prep.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 3 large yellow bell peppers
• 4 mini cucumbers
• 1 medium red onion
• 1 cup white vinegar
• 0.5 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons mustard seeds
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 0.5 cup water

Directions

Step 1

Wash and pat dry the vegetables. Remove the seeds from the yellow bell peppers and finely dice them. Dice the mini cucumbers and finely chop the red onion.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, combine white vinegar, water, granulated sugar, salt, mustard seeds, turmeric powder, and crushed red pepper flakes.

Step 3

Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring until the sugar has dissolved completely, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 4

Add the diced bell peppers, cucumbers, and red onion to the saucepan. Stir to coat the vegetables in the brine.

Step 5

Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables have slightly softened but still retain a crunch.

Step 6

Remove the saucepan from heat and let the relish cool to room temperature.

Step 7

Transfer the relish to a clean jar or airtight container. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 8

Serve the Sunshine Relish chilled or at room temperature. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1543.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	724.3

Total Fat 4.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2393.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 164.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.5g	0%
Total Sugars 135.4g
Protein 11.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 196.8mg	0%
Iron 5.9mg	0%
Potassium 2376.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 5.3%

Protein: 6.2%

Carbs: 88.5%