Sweet Cucumber Salad
Brighten up your table with this Sweet Cucumber Salad, a refreshing and tangy side dish that comes together in just 15 minutes! Featuring thinly sliced cucumbers and red onions, this salad is tossed in a delicate sweet-and-sour dressing made with white vinegar, sugar, and a hint of black pepper, perfectly balanced to enhance the crisp freshness of the vegetables. Fragrant fresh dill adds a burst of herbaceous flavor, making each bite irresistible. Ideal for warm-weather meals or as a light accompaniment to grilled dishes, this make-ahead salad is best enjoyed cold after chilling to allow the flavors to meld. Easy, quick, and delightfully satisfying, it’s a must-have recipe for anyone craving a vibrant, healthy side.
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Ingredients
- 2 large cucumber
- 1 small red onion
- 0.25 cup white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup water
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill
Directions
Step 1
Wash the cucumbers thoroughly and peel them if desired. Thinly slice the cucumbers into rounds and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Step 2
Peel and thinly slice the red onion into rings or half-moons, and add them 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 fully dissolves.
Step 4
Pour the dressing over the cucumbers and onions, tossing gently to ensure all the vegetables are coated evenly.
Step 5
Finely chop the fresh dill and sprinkle it over the salad, folding it in gently to distribute the flavor.
Step 6
Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. For best results, chill for 1-2 hours before serving.
Step 7
Serve cold as a side dish or enjoy on its own as a light and refreshing snack.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1061.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 273.0 |
| Total Fat 1.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1205.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 65.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 43.1g | |
| Protein 6.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 171.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 2.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1414.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories