Description
This Easy Cucumber Salad is cool, crunchy, and wildly refreshing. Perfect for hot days when you want big flavor with almost no effort.
Ingredients
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2 large English cucumbers or 4 Persian cucumbers, thinly sliced
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1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
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3 tablespoons white vinegar or apple cider vinegar
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 teaspoon granulated sugar
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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1 tablespoon fresh dill or parsley, optional
Instructions
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Wash and thinly slice the cucumbers. Place them in a bowl and lightly salt them. Let sit for 5 minutes.
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Thinly slice the red onion and soak briefly in cold water if you want a milder flavor. Drain well.
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In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, olive oil, sugar, salt, and black pepper.
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Pat cucumbers dry if needed, then add onion and pour dressing over the top.
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Toss gently to coat and add fresh herbs if using.
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Serve immediately or chill briefly before serving.
Notes
For extra crunch, use Persian or English cucumbers which have fewer seeds and thinner skin.
Letting the cucumbers rest with salt helps keep the salad from turning watery.
This salad gets better with time—prep it a few hours ahead for deeper flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25mins
- Category: Lunch
- Cuisine: American