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Cucumber Salad with Vinegar

This Easy Cucumber Onion Salad is a light, refreshing, summertime side dish. Add regular or cherry tomatoes for a more colorful cucumber salad.

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 10 people
Calories: 66 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 5 cucumbers
  • 1 red onion
  • 1 cup apple cider vinegar (or white vinegar, red wine vinegar, rice vinegar)
  • 1/2 cup sugar (or more to taste)
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

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  1. Peel and slice cucumbers into thin slices.
  2. Cut onion in half and cut into very thin slices.
  3. Combine onions and cucumbers in a large bowl.
  4. In a separate, medium-sized bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Stir until sugar dissolves. 
  5. Pour vinegar mixture over cucumbers and onions. Stir until the cucumbers are evenly coated in the dressing.*
  6. Refrigerate at least 20 minutes. Before serving, drain liquid and place in a serving bowl to serve.

Notes

  • *You can also combine the cucumbers, onions, and dressing in a resealable plastic bag to marinade. Drain liquid from the bag and pour the salad into a bowl to serve.
  • *See notes above for instructions on saving in refrigerator.
  • *See notes above for instructions on saving in refrigerator.
  • *You can store these vinegar marinated cucumbers in your fridge in a jar or air-tight container for up to three days. Any longer than that and the cucumbers will lose their "crisp-ness" and become limp. There is also a slight risk for microbes forming after three days, but I know some people keep them in their fridge and continue to eat them for up to a week without any issues.

Nutrition Information

Calories 66kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 14g (5%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 237mg (10%) Potassium 220mg (6%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 13g (26%) Vitamin A 108IU (2%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 25mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 66

% Daily Value*

Calories 66kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 14g 5%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 237mg 10%
Potassium 220mg 5%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 13g 26%
Vitamin A 108IU 2%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 25mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

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