Mom's Cucumber Salad

There’s nothing quite like the refreshing crunch of "Mom’s Cucumber Salad," a nostalgic, tangy-sweet dish perfect for summer gatherings or as a light side to any meal. This recipe combines thinly sliced cucumbers and red onions with a zesty dressing of white vinegar, sugar, and fresh dill, creating a harmonious balance of crisp textures and vibrant flavors. Ready in just 15 minutes, with no cooking required, this easy cucumber salad is an ideal make-ahead option, allowing the simple ingredients to marinate and develop their full potential. Serve it chilled for a cool, herbaceous bite that’s both comforting and refreshing—just the way Mom used to make it! Keywords: cucumber salad, dill cucumber salad, summer side dish, no-cook salad recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 medium cucumbers
• 1 small red onion
• 0.5 cup white vinegar
• 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 0.25 cup water
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh dill

Directions

Step 1

Wash and peel the cucumbers, leaving stripes of skin for a decorative effect if desired. Thinly slice the cucumbers into rounds and place them in a large bowl.

Step 2

Peel and thinly slice the red onion into half-moon shapes. Add the sliced onion to the bowl with the cucumbers.

Step 3

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the white vinegar, granulated sugar, water, salt, and black pepper until the sugar is fully dissolved.

Step 4

Pour the vinegar mixture over the cucumbers and onions. Toss gently to combine and evenly coat the vegetables with the dressing.

Step 5

Chop the fresh dill and sprinkle it over the salad. Gently toss once more to incorporate the dill.

Step 6

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. For best results, refrigerate for 1-2 hours.

Step 7

Before serving, give the salad a final toss and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1137.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	339.9

Total Fat 1.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1206.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 77.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.1g	0%
Total Sugars 55.7g
Protein 6.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 176.0mg	0%
Iron 3.0mg	0%
Potassium 1463.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 2.9%

Protein: 7.6%

Carbs: 89.5%