Description
- A classic cucumber salad recipe made with sliced cucumbers, onions, vinegar, and a touch of sugar. Refreshing, crunchy, and perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound English cucumbers (1½ to 2 medium)
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1¼ teaspoons kosher salt
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill (optional)
Instructions
- Slice cucumbers thinly with a knife or mandoline.
- Slice the red onion thin and combine with cucumbers.
- Sprinkle with salt and let sit for 20 minutes to draw out water.
- Drain off the liquid, then add vinegar and sugar.
- Mix well until sugar is dissolved.
- Season with pepper and toss with dill if using.
- Serve chilled.
Notes
- For extra crunch, always salt cucumbers first.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Add tomatoes, feta, or creamy dressing for variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salads
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg