This Summertime Cucumber Salad is everything a summer salad should be: light, refreshing, and bursting with fresh flavors. Thinly sliced cucumbers and sweet red onions are tossed in a tangy vinegar dressing and finished with a sprinkle of fresh dill for a salad that’s as delicious as it is beautiful. It’s the perfect side dish for BBQs, picnics, potlucks, or any summer gathering.
Instructions:
Prepare the vegetables: Wash the cucumbers and red onion. Thinly slice the cucumbers. You can peel them if you prefer, but leaving the skin on adds a nice crunch and visual appeal. Thinly slice the red onion and separate it into rings.
Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the white vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper until the sugar dissolves.
Combine and chill: In a large bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers, red onion rings, and fresh dill. Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat everything evenly. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving, allowing the flavors to meld and the cucumbers to soften slightly.
Ingredients:
3 medium cucumbers
1/2 red onion
1/4 cup white vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
Recipe Note: For a milder onion flavor, soak the sliced red onion in cold water for 10 minutes before adding it to the salad. This will help to mellow out its pungency. You can also add other fresh herbs to this salad, such as parsley or mint. For a bit of heat, try adding a pinch of red pepper flakes to the dressing.
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