Joy of Cooking Cucumber Salad Recipe
Cucumber salad is one of those refreshing, tangy dishes that can brighten up any meal.Made with simple ingredients like cucumbers, white onion, white vinegar, sugar, water, and dill, it's both easy and quick to prepare.You'll love how light and flavorful this salad is, perfect for hot summer days!One of my favorite things about this cucumber salad is its versatility.It pairs wonderfully with grilled meats or can be enjoyed on its own as a refreshing snack.And here's a tip: make sure to chill the salad for about 15 minutes before serving.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 4 Cucumbers
- 1 Small White Onion
- 1 cup White Vinegar
- 3/4 cup White Sugar
- 1/2 cup Water
- 1 tbsp Dried Dill
Instructions
- Thinly slice the cucumbers.
- For uniform slices, consider using a mandoline.
- Add them to a large bowl.
- Thinly slice the small white onion.
- Toss the onion slices with the cucumber slices in the bowl.
- In a separate bowl, mix the white vinegar, white sugar, water, and dried dill.
- Stir until the sugar completely dissolves.
- Pour the vinegar mixture over the cucumbers and onions.
- Toss everything together to ensure an even coating.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour.
- This allows the flavors to meld together beautifully.