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Fresh Sweet and Sour Cucumber Onion Salad

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A crisp and refreshing cucumber and red onion salad tossed in a perfectly balanced sweet and sour dressing, ideal as a light side dish for summer meals.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced (preferably English cucumbers)
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/3 cup white vinegar (80 ml)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (50 g)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup water (80 ml)
  • Pinch of freshly ground black pepper (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill (optional)

Instructions

  1. Wash cucumbers well. Using a sharp knife or mandoline, slice cucumbers about 1/8 inch (3 mm) thick and place in a mixing bowl.
  2. Peel and thinly slice the red onion into rings or half-moons and add to the bowl with cucumbers.
  3. In a separate smaller bowl, whisk together white vinegar, water, sugar, and salt until sugar dissolves completely (about 2 minutes).
  4. Pour the dressing over the cucumber and onion slices. Toss gently but thoroughly to coat every slice.
  5. Let the salad sit at room temperature for 20-30 minutes to marinate and soak up flavors while maintaining crispness. Refrigerate for at least an hour if preferred cold.
  6. Before serving, taste and adjust salt or sugar as needed. Add freshly ground black pepper or fresh dill if desired.

Notes

Slice cucumbers about 1/8 inch thick to avoid sogginess. Let the salad rest for at least 20 minutes to balance flavors and maintain crunch. Use room temperature dressing for better sugar dissolution. For extra crispness, salt cucumber slices and drain excess water before dressing. Refrigerate leftovers up to 2 days and toss before serving.

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Keywords: cucumber salad, sweet and sour salad, cucumber onion salad, summer salad, easy side dish, refreshing salad, gluten-free, vegan

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