Cucumber Onion Salad

Cucumber Salad combines the crunch of fresh cucumbers with a light and tangy homemade vinaigrette and a hint of red onion making it the perfect side dish recipe on a warm summer evening.

3 from 2 votes

When cucumbers grow with such enthusiasm in summer gardens it's time to make Cucumber Salad! The crisp fresh flavor of the cucumbers are brightened by the sweet tangyness of the light vinaigrette.

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: cucumber onion salad, cucumber salad

Servings:

Calories: 42kcal

Author: Gwynn Galvin

Ingredients

1 lb. cucumbers, peeled in stripes, thinly sliced, 6 cups
1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
2 Tbs. red wine vinegar
1 Tbs. olive oil
1 Tbs. sugar
1 tsp. kosher salt
1/2 tsp. pepper

Instructions

Combine all ingredients in serving dish and toss until evenly coated.
Serve immediately. Cucumbers release their water content as they sit so this is best served as soon as you toss it!

Notes

Makes 5 cups.

Swirls of Flavor Recipe Tips

Add fresh dill
Peel the cucumber skins in stripes for a pretty presentation
Stir in sliced radishes
Make with sweet white onions
Stir in a few spoonfuls of sour cream or Greek yogurt for a creamy cucumber salad
Recipe is great for a larger group and can easily be halved for a smaller weeknight side dish

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