Cucumber Vinegar Salad
Ingredients
- 2english cucumbers
thinly sliced
- 1 smallwhite onion
thinly sliced
- ½ cwhite vinegar
- 4 tbspfresh dill
chopped
- 2 tbspgranulated sugar
- ½ tspeach salt and pepper
Directions
- 1
Using a sharp knife or mandolin, slice cucumber into thin slices.
- 2
Slice onion in half, then thinly slice to create half rings.
- 3
Add onions and cucumbers to bowl with dill. Add vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper.
- 4
Cover with plastic wrap, then use another mixing bowl pressed into the covered salad to add pressure (I like to place something in the bowl to add weight). Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (the longer the better) to overnight.
- 5
Serve with salt and pepper, and a slotted spoon.
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About this Recipe
Looking for a bright, refreshing side dish that comes together effortlessly? This Cucumber Vinegar Salad delivers crisp, tangy flavors, making it the perfect counterpoint to rich main courses.
What makes this salad truly shine is its quick pickling effect, achieved by thinly slicing English cucumbers and white onion. These delicate slices then mingle with a simple, perfectly balanced sweet and tangy vinegar dressing, elevated by the fresh, vibrant aroma of chopped fresh dill. It’s a technique that infuses every bite with a delightful zest without any fuss.
You can expect a salad that is wonderfully crisp, with each slice of cucumber offering a satisfying crunch. The combination of white vinegar, granulated sugar, salt, and pepper creates a perfectly balanced dressing that wakes up the palate, while the fresh dill adds an aromatic, almost peppery note. This Cucumber Vinegar Salad is incredibly refreshing and light, serving as a delicious palate cleanser that complements heartier meals beautifully.
While this recipe shines in its simplicity, you can easily adjust the amount of fresh dill to your liking for a stronger herbal note. For those who prefer a sweeter dressing, a touch more granulated sugar can be added, or less if you favor a more pronounced tang from the white vinegar.
This fresh Cucumber Vinegar Salad makes an excellent, light side, particularly well-suited to rich, savory mains like Swedish meatballs. Serve it chilled for the best refreshing experience.