Highlights
- Refreshing salad recipe.
- A side dish to complement your favorite meal.
- Minimal preparation.
If you’re craving a crisp, tangy, and refreshing salad, look no further than this easy cucumber salad recipe. Perfect for warm weather or as a side dish to complement your favorite meal, this dish is quick to make and bursts with flavor. We’ll share with you our favorite recipe that will leave your taste buds tingling and your guests asking for seconds.
Ingredients:
- Fresh cucumbers
- Red onion
- White vinegar
- Sugar
- Fresh dill
- Salt and pepper
Instructions:
Start by thinly slicing fresh cucumbers and placing them in a large mixing bowl.
Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the bowl with the cucumbers.
In a saucepan of small size, combine white vinegar and sugar, and heat over medium heat, stirring continuously until the sugar fully dissolves.
Take out the vinegar mixture from the heat and leave it to cool for 5 to 10 minutes.
Pour the cooled vinegar mixture over the cucumbers and onions into the bowl.
Add fresh dill, salt, and pepper to taste, and gently toss all the ingredients together.
Keep the salad in the refrigerator for 25 to 30 minutes. This allows the flavors to set together which increases the taste of the whole salad.
Serve chilled and enjoy the tangy, refreshing goodness of this easy recipe!
Tips:
- For a sweeter salad, you can adjust the amount of sugar in the vinegar mixture to your liking.
- If you prefer a milder onion flavor, you can soak the sliced red onion in cold water for a few minutes before adding it to the salad.
- Feel free to customize this recipe by adding other ingredients such as cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, or olives for added flavor and crunch.
With minimum effort and easily available ingredients, you can make or cook a delicious tangy cucumber salad for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a summer holiday party, going out for a picnic, or just want to try out a healthy and refreshing side dish, this easy recipe is to go option to impress. So go ahead and give it a try, and get ready to savor the flavors of this delightful dish!
