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Summer Cucumber Salad Recipe

This super easy Cucumber Salad Recipe is the perfect salad meal or side dish for any summer day. Thinly sliced cucumbers and onion in a sweet & tangy vinaigrette dressing is refreshing and delicious!
cucumber salad recipe
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Prep 15 minutes
Cook 3 hours
Total 3 hours 15 minutes
Calories 142
Servings 4 servings
Course Salad
Cuisine American

Ingredients

  • 2 English cucumbers sliced thinly
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 red onion sliced thinly
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 cup vinegar distilled
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 1/2 tbsp fresh dill minced

Method

  1. In a large bowl, liberally season the cucumber slices with the salt. Allow to sweat for 1 hour, then drain the liquids and toss with the red onions.
  2. In a small saucepan, pour in white vinegar and water on high heat and stir in sugar until fully dissolved. Pour the sugar mixture over the cucumbers and stir in the dill. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Serve cold.

Nutrition

Calories142kcalCarbohydrates33gProtein1gFat1gSaturated Fat1gPolyunsaturated Fat1gMonounsaturated Fat1gSodium7mgPotassium264mgFiber1gSugar29gVitamin A177IUVitamin C6mgCalcium36mgIron1mg

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