Description
This Simple Cucumber and Onion Salad is a refreshing and tangy side dish that pairs perfectly with any meal. With crisp cucumbers, sweet onions, and a zesty vinegar-based dressing, this light salad is easy to make and full of flavor. Perfect for summer barbecues, picnics, or just a quick, healthy snack!
Ingredients
- 5–6 small pickling cucumbers (or 2–3 English cucumbers)
- ½ medium Vidalia or other sweet onion
- ½ cup white vinegar
- ½ cup water
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Peel and slice the cucumbers to your preferred thickness. Peel and slice the onion. Combine both in a large bowl.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the vinegar, water, sugar, salt, and garlic. Stir until the sugar and salt are dissolved.
- Pour the vinegar mixture over the cucumbers and onions, tossing to coat evenly.
- Let the salad sit for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
- Just before serving, sprinkle with black pepper, if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of red pepper flakes or some fresh dill.
- If you prefer a sweeter salad, increase the sugar slightly.
- You can also prepare this salad the night before for an even deeper flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad, Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 40 kcal
- Sugar: Not specified
- Sodium: Not specified
- Fat: Not specified
- Saturated Fat: Not specified
- Unsaturated Fat: Not specified
- Trans Fat: Not specified
- Carbohydrates: Not specified
- Fiber: Not specified
- Protein: Not specified
- Cholesterol: Not specified
