Novak Family Cucumber Salad
Crisp, refreshing, and packed with flavor, the Novak Family Cucumber Salad is a timeless side dish that’s perfect for warm weather gatherings or a light lunch accompaniment. Featuring thinly sliced cucumbers and sweet red onions, this salad is dressed in a tangy-sweet mixture of white vinegar, a touch of sugar, and fresh dill for a vibrant, herbaceous kick. With just 15 minutes of prep and no cooking required, it’s an effortless recipe that delivers maximum flavor while staying wonderfully simple. Serve it chilled to fully enjoy its delightful crunch and zesty marinade. Ideal for barbecues, picnics, or weeknight meals, this classic cucumber salad is sure to become a favorite on your table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 medium cucumbers
- 1 small red onion
- 0.25 cup white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill
- 0.25 cup water
Instructions
Wash the cucumbers thoroughly under cold water and pat them dry with a clean towel.
Using a knife or a mandoline, thinly slice the cucumbers into rounds. Place the slices in a large mixing bowl.
Peel the red onion and slice it thinly into half-moon shapes. Add the onion slices to the bowl with the cucumbers.
In a separate 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 that the liquid coats all the slices evenly.
Finely chop the fresh dill and sprinkle it over the salad. Gently toss everything together to combine.
Cover the salad with plastic wrap or transfer it to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve chilled as a refreshing side dish. Stir gently before serving to redistribute the dressing.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
251 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.9 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2382 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 58.2 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.2 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 39.8 g | ||
| Protein | 5.4 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 142 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 1132 mg | 24% | |
*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.
