Vinegar Cucumber Salad with Red Onion

Tangy cucumber salad with herbs and onion.

Vinegar Cucumber Salad with Red Onion

Vinegar cucumber salad is crisp, tangy, and easy to make. Thin slices of cucumber and red onion soak up a zesty vinegar dressing for the perfect balance of freshness and flavor. Add a little dill on top for a light, refreshing side that goes with any meal.

Course Salad, Salads

Cuisine American, International

Keyword apple cider vinegar, cucumber, cucumber and onion, cucumber salad, cucumber salad recipe, dill, onion, red onion, salad, salad recipes, vinegar, vinegar dressing, white vinegar, white wine vinegar

Prep Time 5

Chill Time 20

Servings Servings

Calories 25kcal

Author Zuzana Paar

Equipment

1 Cutting Board
1 Knife
1 Salad Plate

Ingredients

2 Pieces English Cucumbers paper-thin slices
½ Piece Red Onion very thinly sliced
¼ Cup Apple Cider Vinegar
1 Tablespoon Agave or Honey
1 teaspoon Sea Salt
2 Tablespoons Dill finely chopped
Black Pepper cracked
Dill optional: addition for decoration

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Collect cucumbers, red onion, apple cider vinegar, honey or agave, fresh dill, sea salt, and black pepper. Rinse everything thoroughly and set out a large mixing bowl for later.
Slice the cucumbers and onion into thin, even rounds, and finely chop the dill, reserving some for garnish.
Combine cucumbers and onion in a bowl, then add vinegar, sweetener, and a pinch of salt. Stir gently to coat the vegetables without crushing them.
Refrigerate for about 20 minutes so the flavors meld. Drain any excess liquid, then serve topped with dill and freshly cracked pepper.

Notes

Slice Thin for Best Flavor: Thinly slicing cucumbers and onions helps them soak up the vinegar dressing better. The thinner the slices, the tastier and more balanced each bite becomes.
Chill Before Serving: Let the salad rest in the fridge for at least 20 minutes before eating. This gives the flavors time to blend and makes the salad extra refreshing.
Adjust the Tang: If you like it sharper, add a splash more vinegar. For a milder taste, mix in a little sugar or honey to balance the acidity.
Keep It Crisp: Use fresh, firm cucumbers for the best crunch. Soft cucumbers can make the salad watery, so freshness really matters here.

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