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Cucumber Vinegar Salad

This bright, refreshing salad is a delightful combination of crisp cucumbers and zesty vinegar, perfect for summer picnics and gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 50
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 2 large large cucumbers, thinly sliced
  • 1 small small onion, thinly sliced (red or sweet onion works best)
Dressing ingredients
  • 0.5 cup white vinegar
  • 0.5 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons sugar (adjust according to your taste)
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish
  • Fresh dill or parsley (optional) Optional for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Start by thoroughly washing your cucumbers and slicing them thinly. Place the cucumber slices in a large bowl.
  2. Thinly slice the onion and add it to the bowl with the cucumbers, mixing them gently to combine.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together the white vinegar, water, sugar, salt, and pepper until the sugar is dissolved.
  2. Pour the dressing over the cucumber and onion mixture, tossing gently to ensure that every slice is coated.
Chill and Serve
  1. Cover the salad and let it chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. This chilling time helps the flavors meld beautifully.
  2. When ready to serve, give it a gentle toss once more, sprinkle fresh dill or parsley on top for that visual pop, and enjoy!

Notes

To draw out excess moisture from the cucumbers, sprinkle them lightly with salt and let them sit for 10 minutes before mixing. Pat them dry before adding them to the salad. Consider using a food processor for slicing if you want uniform thickness and speed. Allow the salad to marinate longer if you want a more pronounced flavor.