Dilled Cucumber and Onions
Crisp, refreshing, and bursting with tangy flavor, this Dilled Cucumber and Onions recipe is the perfect side dish for warm-weather meals or lightening up hearty main courses. Featuring thinly sliced cucumbers and sweet yellow onion, this salad is infused with the fresh, vibrant aroma of dill and tossed in a zesty blend of white vinegar, sugar, and spices. Requiring just 15 minutes of prep time and a brief chill in the refrigerator, this no-cook dish is quick, easy, and ideal for making ahead. Whether paired with grilled meats, served alongside a picnic spread, or enjoyed as a guilt-free snack, this simple yet satisfying cucumber salad is sure to become a staple in your recipe rotation.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large cucumber
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill
- 0.5 cup white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup water
Instructions
Wash the cucumbers and peel them partially, leaving some stripes of skin intact for texture and appearance.
Slice the cucumbers thinly, about 1/8 inch thick, using a sharp knife or mandoline slicer. Place the slices in a large mixing bowl.
Peel the onion and slice it thinly into rings. Separate the rings and add them to the bowl with the cucumbers.
Chop the fresh dill finely and sprinkle it over the cucumbers and onions.
In a small bowl, whisk together the white vinegar, granulated sugar, salt, black pepper, and water until the sugar and salt are fully dissolved.
Pour the vinegar mixture over the cucumbers and onions, ensuring everything is evenly coated.
Gently toss the cucumbers and onions with the dressing using a pair of tongs or your hands until well mixed.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld. For best results, let it marinate for 2-3 hours.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving. Serve chilled as a side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
285 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.1 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2387 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 65.5 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.3 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 43.1 g | ||
| Protein | 6.6 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 176 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 3.1 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 1465 mg | 31% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
