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Cucumber Salad

Cucumber Salad Bliss: Refreshing Crunch for Summer Days

This Cucumber Salad is a refreshing, crisp side perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chill Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 45
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups English cucumbers sliced into thin rounds
  • 1 medium red onion sliced
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar can swap for apple cider or rice vinegar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon sugar coconut sugar or substitute can work
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt Himalayan pink salt recommended

Equipment

  • Medium glass bowl
  • medium saucepan
  • Tongs or large spoon

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Rinse and slice cucumbers into thin rounds. Sprinkle with salt and let sweat for 10 minutes.
  2. Combine water, distilled white vinegar, and sugar in a saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves, about 3-5 minutes.
  3. Layer sliced onions over the cucumbers. Pour hot dressing over everything, coating well.
  4. Gently toss the mixture, cover, and chill for at least 20 minutes.
  5. Toss again before serving to ensure dressing is evenly distributed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 45kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 1gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Cucumber salad can be made a day in advance. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days for optimal flavor.

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