Description
A refreshing cucumber salad that’s quick to make and perfect for summer, combining vibrant flavors with minimal fuss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons sugar (or honey)
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh dill or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Wash the cucumbers thoroughly and slice them thinly, about 1/8-inch thick.
- In a bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers and red onion, tossing gently to mix.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, sugar, water, and olive oil until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the cucumber and onion mixture, tossing gently to coat everything evenly.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, letting your personal preference shine through!
- Garnish with fresh dill or parsley if desired for that added touch of freshness.
- Let it sit for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together, or refrigerate for a chilled experience.
Notes
This salad tastes even better after it has marinated for a few hours, so feel free to prepare it in advance!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg