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Cucumber Salad Recipe

This simple Cucumber Onion Salad combines fresh, crisp cucumbers with sweet onions and a tangy dressing for a much-loved salad. A hit at barbecues, picnics, and summer suppers, this cucumber salad is a quick and easy favorite dish!
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Author: Robyn Stone

Ingredients

  • 2 cucumber peeled and sliced
  • sweet onion
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar or distilled white vinegar
  • 1 ½ teaspoon Stone House Seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons sugar (optional)
  • 1/2 cup water

Instructions

  • Place cucumber slices into a large bowl. Cut Vidalia or red onion into long, thin strips and add to the bowl.
  • In a 2-cup measuring cup, add vinegar, sugar (if using), Stone House Seasoning, and water. Mix well with a fork and pour over cucumber and onions. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving.

Notes

Seasoning:
If you do not use Stone House Seasoning, use 1 teaspoon of kosher salt, 1 teaspoon of ground black pepper, and one finely minced garlic clove. 
Storage Tips:
Keep leftover salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
If you mix the dressing separately, store it in an airtight jar in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Make it Twice - Keep the vinegar dressing in the fridge after you eat all the cucumber and onion, and add those veggies back to the dressing in the bowl within the next day or two.
Recipe Variations:
Adjust the vinegar - You can add a little more or less vinegar in the dressing to suit their taste.
Add tomatoes - Add in diced tomatoes (Cucumber, Tomato and Onion Salad)
Use small pickling cucumbers - Use these small, very crisp cucumbers instead of English or another type.
Add a little sugar - Sugar is listed as an optional ingredient if you wish to give the salad a sweet and tangy taste.

Nutrition

Calories: 17kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 0.5g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003g | Sodium: 293mg | Potassium: 107mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 55IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 0.2mg

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