Sweet Cucumber Salad
Brighten up your table with this Sweet Cucumber Salad, a refreshing and tangy side dish that comes together in just 15 minutes! Featuring thinly sliced cucumbers and red onions, this salad is tossed in a delicate sweet-and-sour dressing made with white vinegar, sugar, and a hint of black pepper, perfectly balanced to enhance the crisp freshness of the vegetables. Fragrant fresh dill adds a burst of herbaceous flavor, making each bite irresistible. Ideal for warm-weather meals or as a light accompaniment to grilled dishes, this make-ahead salad is best enjoyed cold after chilling to allow the flavors to meld. Easy, quick, and delightfully satisfying, it’s a must-have recipe for anyone craving a vibrant, healthy side.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large cucumber
- 1 small red onion
- 0.25 cup white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup water
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill
Instructions
Wash the cucumbers thoroughly and peel them if desired. Thinly slice the cucumbers into rounds and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Peel and thinly slice the red onion into rings or half-moons, and add them to the bowl with the cucumbers.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the white vinegar, granulated sugar, water, salt, and black pepper until the sugar fully dissolves.
Pour the dressing over the cucumbers and onions, tossing gently to ensure all the vegetables are coated evenly.
Finely chop the fresh dill and sprinkle it over the salad, folding it in gently to distribute the flavor.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. For best results, chill for 1-2 hours before serving.
Serve cold as a side dish or enjoy on its own as a light and refreshing snack.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
273 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.1 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1206 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 65.0 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.1 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 43.1 g | ||
| Protein | 6.6 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 171 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 1414 mg | 30% | |
*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.
