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cucumber onion salad with vinegar
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5 stars from 2 reviews

Easy Cucumber Salad (with Onions and Vinegar) + Video

Cucumbers and Onions make a delicious side dish when drenched in a tangy and sweet vinegar dressing. Everyone will love this fresh side dish! 
Author: Donna Elick
Servings: 6
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Chill Time10 hours
Total Time10 hours 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 English cucumbers thinly sliced
  • 1/2 tablespoon salt
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh dill chopped
  • 1/2 red onion thinly sliced

Instructions

  • Place cucumbers in serving dish. Sprinkle with salt. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours. Pour off the liquid (do not rinse).
  • Meanwhile, combine vinegar, water, sugar and dill in a small saucepan. Warm over medium heat just until sugar is dissolved. Add onion to cucumbers. Pour vinegar mixture over cucumbers and onion. Toss to combine.
  • Refrigerate over night.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Video

Notes

I like to peel one cucumber for different textures.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 38cal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 585mg | Sugar: 6g | Fiber: 1g | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg