Description
This Easy Cucumber Salad is a refreshing and tangy side dish perfect for warm days. Featuring thinly sliced cucumbers and red onions tossed in a sweet and tangy vinegar dressing with fresh dill, it’s quick to prepare and can be served immediately or chilled for enhanced flavor.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 1 pound cucumbers, thinly sliced
- ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
Dressing Ingredients
- 1 ½ teaspoons sugar
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetables: Thinly slice the cucumbers and half a small red onion, ensuring even thickness for a consistent texture throughout the salad.
- Make the Dressing: In a large mixing bowl, combine the sugar, salt, white vinegar, and fresh chopped dill. Stir well until the sugar and salt are fully dissolved to create a tangy and flavorful base.
- Toss Salad: Add the sliced cucumbers and red onions into the dressing bowl and gently toss until all the slices are well coated with the dressing.
- Serve or Chill: Serve the salad immediately for a crisp, fresh flavor, or refrigerate for 2-3 hours to allow the flavors to meld together for a more intense taste.
Notes
- For best results, use English cucumbers or Kirby cucumbers for a crisp texture.
- Adjust sugar and salt to taste depending on your preference for sweetness or saltiness.
- Fresh dill is crucial for the authentic flavor; dried dill can be used but reduce quantity to 1 tablespoon.
- This salad can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Add a pinch of black pepper or red pepper flakes for a spicy kick if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: cucumber salad, easy salad, quick side dish, refreshing cucumber recipe, vinegar cucumber salad, summer salad
