Notes: The best cucumbers for turning into salads and pickles are small and tender, with few if any seeds, and are often called pickling or Kirby cucumbers. Some of these cucumbers are so tender, you can leave some of the peeling on them. For the vinegar, use a white or white wine vinegar, or use a white balsamic vinegar. The Old Mill cucumber-flavored white balsamic vinegar is made for this recipe.