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Sarah Mock· March 22, 2021 · Last Modified: March 30, 2021

Cucumber Onion Salad Recipe

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This cucumber onion salad features crisp English cucumbers, fresh dill & thinly sliced red onion tossed with a sweet & tangy vinegar dressing.

Cucumber Onion Salad Recipe on a white plate

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Here is why this easy cucumber onion salad is amazing:

  • Thanks to the use of English cucumbers, this refreshing salad can be made year-round. Use garden fresh cucumbers when they are in season.
  • Perfect for a summer side dish or serve at a bridal luncheon or baby shower.
  • The sweetness of the sugar balances out the tang and the bite of the onions while the fresh dill brings a refreshing brightness of flavor.
Cucumber Onion Salad ingredients on plates
cucumber onion salad ingredients

Ingredients needed to make cucumber onion salad:

  • Cucumbers – I use English cucumbers for this recipe.
  • Onion, red – sliced super thin
  • Vinegar, white – us use white vinegar in this recipe but others like apple cider vinegar or white whine vinegar. Experiment and decide what you like.
  • Sugar – white granular sugar is what I use
  • Water
  • Dill – fresh chopped is most flavorful.

How to make cucumber onion salad:

  1. Slice the cucumbers thinly. steps to make dressing for Cucumber Onion Salad Recipe
  2. Prepare the dressing in a pot over high heat whisk together the vinegar, water, and sugar until the sugar is fully dissolved and the mixture is clear. adding dressing to Cucumber Onions
  3. Allow the dressing to cool and pour over the cucumbers and onions and toss to combine. Cucumber Onion Salad ingredients in a bowl
  4. Sprinkle on the fresh dill and toss to incorporate. horizontal image Cucumber Onion Salad Recipe on a white plate
  5. Cover and refrigerate for about an hour to allow flavors to combine.
  6. Serve cold or at room temperature and enjoy! 

Frequently asked questions, answers and tips:

Why are English cucumbers used in this recipe?

Also known as burpless cucumbers, European cucumbers or hothouse cucumbers, these cukes are perfect for making salads because of their thin skin, mild yet sweet flavor and are believed to be easier to digest. Keep an eye out for the shrink-wrapped, long thin cucumber. That is what you are looking for. But if English cucumbers are not available in your area, use your favorite cucumber for this recipe.

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Cucumber Onion Salad

Sarah Mock
This cucumber onion salad features crisp English cucumbers, fresh dill & thinly sliced red onion tossed with a sweet & tangy vinegar dressing.
5 from 5 votes
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Prep Time 2 mins
Cook Time 2 mins
refrigerate 1 hr
Total Time 1 hr 4 mins
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Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 69 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cucumbers sliced thin
  • 1 red onion sliced thin
  • 1 cup white vinegar
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ½ cup water
  • 2 tablespoons dill fresh, chopped fine

Instructions
 

Prepare the cucumbers

  • Peel the cucumbers if desierd. Thinly slice the cucumbers

Prepare the dressing

  • In a small pot over high heat whisk together the vinegar, water, and sugar until the sugar is fully dissolved and the mixture is clear
    steps to make dressing for Cucumber Onion Salad Recipe

Toss the salad

  • Allow the dressing to cool and pour over the cucumbers and onions and toss to combine.
    adding dressing to Cucumber Onions
  • Sprinkle on the fresh dill and toss to incorporate.
    Cucumber Onion Salad ingredients in a bowl
  • Cover and refrigerate for about an hour to allow flavors to combine.
    close up of Cucumber Onion Salad Recipe
  • Serve cold or at room temperature and enjoy!

Notes

Why are English cucumbers used in this recipe?
Also known as burpless cucumbers, European cucumbers or hothouse cucumbers, these cukes are perfect for making salads because of their thin skin, mild yet sweet flavor and are believed to be easier to digest. Keep an eye out for the shrink-wrapped, long thin cucumber. That is what you are looking for. But if English cucumbers are not available in your area, use your favorite cucumber for this recipe.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cupCalories: 69kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 294mgPotassium: 124mgFiber: 1gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 62IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 17mgIron: 1mg
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Sarah Mock is a classically trained Chef and graduate of Johnson & Wales University. A culinary blogger for 12 years Sarah helps the home cook prepare her recipes with professional results.

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    1. Allyssa says

      March 24, 2021 at 8:41 am

      5 stars
      I am very satisfied with this recipes! I love cucumber! this is a very bright idea! Thanks a lot for sharing!

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