Southern Cucumber and Onion Salad

Name: Southern Cucumber and Onion Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Southern American
Ingredients: 2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced; 1 sweet onion (such as Vidalia), thinly sliced; 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar; 2 tbsp granulated sugar; 1/3 cup water; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground; 2 tbsp fresh dill (or 1/2 tsp dried dill), chopped

A classic Southern side of crisp cucumber and sweet onion slices marinated in a tangy apple cider vinegar dressing. Plan ahead: the salad is best after chilling at least 1 hour.

15 minEasyServes 490 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced
1 sweet onion (such as Vidalia), thinly sliced
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
2 tbsp granulated sugar
1/3 cup water
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
2 tbsp fresh dill (or 1/2 tsp dried dill), chopped

Instructions

1

In a large bowl, combine 2 thinly sliced large cucumbers and 1 thinly sliced sweet onion (such as Vidalia). Sprinkle with 1 tsp salt, toss to coat, and let stand 5 minutes to draw out moisture.
2

In a small bowl, whisk together 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar, 2 tbsp granulated sugar, 1/3 cup water, and 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper until the sugar dissolves.
3

Pour the dressing over the cucumbers and onion. Toss well to coat.
4

Stir in 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill (or 1/2 tsp dried dill). Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
5

Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving, tossing once halfway through. Serve cold with a slotted spoon.

Questions

Can I make Southern Cucumber and Onion Salad ahead?

Yes, it takes well to being made ahead. Dressed, it is best the day it is made. Keep the components separate and refrigerated and they hold about two days; dress just before serving.

Can I halve or double Southern Cucumber and Onion Salad?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. There is no cooking pitfall here; the quantities simply scale.

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