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Easy Cucumber Salad
4.9 from 576 votes

Easy Cucumber Salad

This Easy Cucumber Salad combines thinly sliced English cucumbers and red onion tossed in a tangy mixture of distilled white vinegar, water, sugar, and fresh dill. The cucumbers sweat with salt before mixing to release excess moisture, resulting in a crisp and refreshing side salad. The sweet and sour dressing is simmered to dissolve sugar, enhancing the flavors.

Prep Time
15 mins
Sitting Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 70 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: German

Ingredients

  • 2 medium English cucumber thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 medium red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 cup white vinegar distilled
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons dill minced fresh

Instructions

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  1. Season cucumber slices with 1 teaspoon salt in a large bowl and let sweat 1 hour.
  2. Drain liquids, without rinsing, and toss cucumbers with onion slices.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.

Notes

  • English cucumbers have thinner skin and fewer seeds, making them ideal; regular cucumbers can substitute but use more as they are smaller.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1cup Calories 70kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Sodium 294mg (12%) Potassium 130mg (3%) Sugar 14g (28%) Vitamin A 85IU (2%) Vitamin C 3.1mg (3%) Calcium 17mg (2%) Iron 0.2mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 70

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cup
Calories 70kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 16g 5%
Sodium 294mg 12%
Potassium 130mg 3%
Sugar 14g 28%
Vitamin A 85IU 2%
Vitamin C 3.1mg 3%
Calcium 17mg 2%
Iron 0.2mg 1%

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