Description
This cucumber salad is so easy to make and bursting with flavor. Crisp cucumbers and red onion in a tangy vinegar dressing. Simply delicious!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound English or seedless cucumbers (1 1/2 to 2 medium)
- 1 small red onion
- 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
- 3 tablespoons apple cider, distilled, white wine, or red wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh dill (optional)
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil (optional)
Instructions
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Prepare the following, adding each to the same medium bowl as you complete it: Using a mandoline or a knife, thinly slice 1 pound English or seedless cucumbers crosswise (4 to 5 cups). Halve and thinly slice 1 small red onion (about 1/2 cup). Sprinkle with 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt and toss to combine. Let sit for 20 minutes.
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Pour off any liquid from the cucumber mixture. Add 3 tablespoons vinegar of choice and 2 teaspoons granulated sugar, and toss until the sugar is dissolved. Taste and season with black pepper as needed. Add 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh dill and a tablespoon of olive oil, if desired and toss to combine.
Notes
- Add Tomatoes: For a twist, toss in some halved cherry tomatoes.
- Go Creamy: Add a spoonful of sour cream or Greek yogurt for a creamy version.