Description
Cucumber Onion Salad is a crisp, refreshing salad perfect for summer days. It combines the coolness of cucumbers with the sharp bite of red onions, all tossed in a tangy vinegar dressing. This salad is an excellent side dish for picnics and barbecues.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh dill, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the thinly sliced cucumbers and red onions.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the white vinegar, olive oil, sugar, salt, and pepper until the sugar is dissolved.
- Pour the dressing over the cucumber and onion slices, tossing to ensure everything is evenly coated.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Garnish with fresh dill just before serving.
Notes
- For a sweeter salad, increase the sugar to taste.
- Apple cider vinegar can be used instead of white vinegar for a milder flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Cucumber, Onion, Salad, Vinegar, Refreshing, Summer, Vegan, No-cook