Vinegar and Sugar Cucumber
Crisp, tangy, and irresistibly refreshing, this Vinegar and Sugar Cucumber recipe is the ultimate quick-pickled side dish you'll want to keep on repeat. Combining the perfect balance of zesty white vinegar, a touch of granulated sugar, and a hint of black pepper, this effortless cucumber salad comes together in just 10 minutes of prep time. Fresh cucumber slices soak up the sweet and tangy marinade, with the option to add a pop of herbaceous flavor with fresh dill. Serve chilled for a light and crunchy accompaniment to grilled meats, sandwiches, or as a rejuvenating snack on a warm day. With minimal ingredients and no cooking required, this is the perfect recipe for easy entertaining or dressing up your everyday meals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium Cucumber
- 0.25 cup White vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup Water
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Fresh dill (optional)
Instructions
Wash the cucumbers thoroughly and slice them thinly using a knife or mandoline. Aim for slices about 1/8 inch thick for best results.
In a medium bowl, whisk together white vinegar, granulated sugar, water, salt, and black pepper until the sugar and salt are fully dissolved.
Optional: Finely chop fresh dill and add it to the vinegar mixture for added flavor.
Add the cucumber slices to the bowl and gently toss them in the marinade to ensure they are evenly coated.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the cucumbers marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. For a stronger flavor, marinate for up to 2 hours.
Before serving, give the cucumbers a quick toss to redistribute the marinade. Serve chilled as a side dish, a topping for salads, or a refreshing snack.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
168 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 0.5 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1192 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 40.0 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.2 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.7 g | ||
| Protein | 2.7 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 76 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 643 mg | 14% | |
*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.
