Easy Cucumber Salad

Name: Easy Cucumber Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 2 medium English cucumbers thinly sliced; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 medium red onion thinly sliced; 1 cup distilled white vinegar; 1/2 cup water; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 2 tablespoons minced fresh dill

Prep Time

15m

Cook Time

Total Time

15m

This easy cucumber salad is a refreshing and tangy side dish. Thinly sliced English cucumbers and red onions are marinated in a sweet and tangy dressing made with vinegar, water, sugar, and fresh dill. Perfect for picnics or as a quick and healthy snack.

Cucumber Salad

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Ingredients

Servings: 8

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2 medium English cucumbers thinly sliced

1 teaspoon salt

1 medium red onion thinly sliced

1 cup distilled white vinegar

1/2 cup water

1/2 cup granulated sugar

2 tablespoons minced fresh dill

Steps

Season cucumber slices with 1 teaspoon salt in a large bowl and let sweat 1 hour.

Drain liquids, without rinsing, and toss cucumbers with onion slices.

In a small saucepan over high heat, combine 1 cup distilled white vinegar and 1/2 cup water and stir in 1/2 cup granulated sugar. Continue stirring just until sugar is fully dissolved and liquid turns clear, 3 to 5 minutes.

Pour over cucumbers and onions. Stir in 2 tablespoons minced fresh dill. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 1 hour. Serve cold or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

40kcal

2%
Fat

0g

0%
Saturated Fat

0g

0%
Carbohydrates

10g

0%
Fiber

0g

0%
Sugar

7g

0%
Protein

0g

0%
Cholesterol

0mg

0%
Sodium

1,470mg

73%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Easy Cucumber Salad

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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