Simple Cucumber and Onion Salad

Simple Cucumber and Onion Salad

from southernbite.com
10 min
4 servings

A simple cucumber and onion salad that combines flavors of sweet onion and tart vinegar to create a loved, quick and easy recipe.

Ingredients

  • 5 or 6 small pickling cucumbers ((you can use 2 or 3 English cucumbers if that’s all you can get your hands on))
  • 1/2 medium Vidalia or other sweet onion
  • 1/2 cup white vinegar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. 1

    Peel the cucumbers and slice to your liking. Peel and slice onion. Combine in a large bowl.

  2. 2

    Combine vinegar, water, sugar, salt, and garlic and pour over cucumbers and onions.

  3. 3

    Allow to sit at least an hour before serving. Sprinkle with black pepper (optional).