Cucumber Onion Salad is a simple and delicious side dish to add to any dinner. It's flavorful and delicious with a sweet and tangy dressing and fresh dill. Perfect for summer cookouts, potlucks and family dinners.
As the temperature warms up, I'm on the hunt for cool and refreshing side dishes that I can make ahead. Cucumber salad is just the ticket. It's easy to make a large batch and enjoy throughout the week with just about any meal.
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How to Make Cucumber and Onion Salad:
- Cut cucumbers into thin slices. I use a small mandoline slicer, just go slow or use the guard to be safe.
- Add cucumber slices in a bowl and toss with kosher salt. Allow to sit for about 30 minutes.
- Place cucumbers in a colander and rinse well. Drain and pat dry with paper towels.
- Slice onions and chop fresh dill.
- Mix vinegar and sugar in a bowl.
- Add cucumbers, onions, dill and red pepper flakes to a bowl.
- Top with vinegar dressing and mix well.
- Cover and refrigerate 2 hours or over night before serving.
Tips for Cucumber Salads:
- Don't skip the salting process. It helps remove the moisture from the cucumbers and gives them more crunch plus flavor. It's worth the time and it's really simple to do.
- Rinse your cucumbers really well so that they are not too salty.
- Drain the cucumbers well and get them pretty dry with paper towels. This will help the dressing to adhere to the slices.
- Feeding a crowd? Make a double batch!
- Don't like onions? You can skip the onions altogether or mix in thin sliced sweet peppers or celery for added crunch and flavor.
- Skip the red pepper flakes and use black pepper if you prefer.
- How Long Will Cucumber and Onion Salad Last?
About 3 days in the refrigerator in an airtight container. However, a batch never lasts that long around our house. I will usually reserve any leftover dressing and add more cucumbers that have been salted, rinsed and drained. I can usually get about a batch and a half or two out of the dressing.
Cucumber and onion salad is perfect to serve with any meal on the grill, like grilled ribeyes, bbq shrimp or smoked chicken. We also love it with fried chicken strips and to top burgers or chicken fried steak sandwiches.
Our garden always produces lots of cucumbers and summer fresh salads are a great way to enjoy them. We also love using our cucumber bounty to make jars and jars of homemade pickle relish to enjoy all year long.
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If you are looking for a cool and refreshing way to enjoy fresh summer cucumbers, add this cucumber and onion salad to the menu! You will love how easy and delicious it is.
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Cucumber Onion Salad
Cucumber and Onion Salad is a simple and delicious side dish to add to any dinner. It's flavorful and delicious with a sweet and tangy dressing and fresh dill. Perfect for summer cookouts, potlucks and family dinners.
Ingredients
- 4 cups thin sliced cucumbers
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- ¾ cup thin sliced red onion
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh dill
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
- ½ cup white wine vinegar
- ½ cup sugar
Instructions
- Slice cucumbers thin, a Mandoline slicer works great.
- Place cucumbers in a bowl and sprinkle with kosher salt and toss until well coated. Set aside 30 minutes.
- Rinse and drain cucumbers in a colander with cool water.
- Pour onto paper towels and pat dry.
- Place cucumber slices in a serving bowl and top with sliced onion, dill and red pepper flakes.
- Whisk vinegar and sugar together, pour over cucumbers and mix well.
- Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
Cucumber and onion salad will last up to 3 days in refrigerator. Add additional salted (rinsed and drained) cucumbers and onions to the dressing if desired.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 137Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 1590mgCarbohydrates: 33gFiber: 1gSugar: 29gProtein: 1g
Nutritional calculations are estimated and may not be accurate.
Kristen
I made this cucumber salad today and it turned out amazingly well! I didn’t have red onion, so I used white. I can’t find fresh dill anywhere near us (everyone must be pickling!) so I used dill weed. My husband absolutely loves cucumber salad - this recipe gets an overwhelming stamp of approval! So simple, fresh, and perfect!
Dolly thomason
Can I use Apple cider vinegar instead of white?
Milisa
Hi Dolly,
It will have a bit of a different flavor but it will still be very delicious with apple cider vinegar.
~ Milisa
Christina
Do you think you could can this? I have an abundance of cucumbers from my garden. Thanks!
Milisa
Hi Christina,
I'm not a canning expert but I am not sure this would work for canning. I think you have to use a "cooked" vinegar mix for canning.
I would suggest trying my sweet pickle relish.
~ Milisa