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A white bowl filled with cucumber salad, featuring sliced cucumbers, chopped green onions, and thinly sliced onions, placed on a light green textured cloth.
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Cucumber Salad Recipe

Crisp cucumbers and sliced onions are tossed in a sweet and tangy vinegar dressing for this light, classic cucumber salad. An easy summer side dish that’s always in season.
Prep Time10 minutes
Chilling10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 27kcal
Author: Stephanie Wilson

Ingredients

  • 1 pound cucumbers (like English cucumber or Persian cucumber), thinly sliced
  • 1 ½ teaspoons sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
  • 2 ½ tablespoons white wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 small onion thinly sliced, I prefer a red onion for a milder flavor
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • Optional: garnish with fresh dill or chopped fresh parsley or mint

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, toss the cucumber slices with the sugar and salt and let stand for 10-30 minutes.
  • Stir in the vinegar, onion, and garlic; refrigerate for 10 minutes, then serve chilled. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 27kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.05g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 294mg | Potassium: 194mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 119IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 0.4mg