Description
A refreshing salad combining crisp cucumbers and sweet onions, all wrapped in a tangy dressing—perfect for summer picnics.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 medium sweet onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup vinegar (either white or apple cider)
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (optional, such as dill or parsley)
Instructions
- Combine the cucumber and onion slices in a large bowl.
- Whisk together the vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl.
- Pour the vinegar mixture over the cucumber and onion, and toss to coat.
- Let the salad sit for at least 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
- Garnish with fresh herbs if desired and serve cold.
Notes
Letting the salad rest before serving allows the flavors to meld. For a refreshing twist, refrigerate before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: salad, cucumber, onion, summer, side dish