This easy cucumber salad recipe has cucumbers, tomatoes, and onions in a sweet and tangy vinegar based marinade.
This simple side dish is a great recipe for a barbecue, potluck, or even a busy weeknight dinner.
How To Make Cucumber Salad
Note: This is a summary. The full printable recipe with step by step video is at the bottom of this post.
- Add white vinegar and warm water to a large bowl.
- Add sugar, salt, and pepper.
- Whisk until the sugar dissolves.
- Add sliced cucumber, chopped tomatoes, and sliced red onion.
- Stir to coat the veggies in the marinade.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour.
- Strain the liquid from the veggies. Or, serve with a slotted spoon.
How To Store
Store covered in the refrigerator for up to three days. However, this dish is best when served the same day it’s made.
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Cucumber Salad Recipe
This easy cucumber salad recipe has cucumbers, tomatoes, and onions in a sweet and tangy vinegar based marinade.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Video
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup white vinegar
- 1/3 cup warm water
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 2 English cucumbers peeled and thinly sliced
- 3 small tomatoes chopped
- 1/4 red onion thinly sliced
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add the vinegar, water, sugar, salt, and pepper. Whisk until the sugar is dissolved.
- Add the cucumber, tomatoes, and onion to the bowl. Stir until the vegetables are well coated in the marinade.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
- Strain the liquid. Or, serve with a slotted spoon.
Nutrition
Serving: 1/8th of the recipe | Calories: 45kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.04g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 149mg | Potassium: 197mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 363IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 0.3mg
