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Cucumber and Onion Salad

This old-school cucumber and onion salad is the cold side that works with barbecue, fried fish, sandwiches, and summer suppers.
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Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 3 cucumbers, thinly sliced
  • 1 small sweet onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Fresh dill, optional

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Place cucumbers and onion in a bowl.
  2. Whisk vinegar, water, sugar, salt, and pepper until dissolved.
  3. Pour over vegetables and toss.
  4. Chill at least 1 hour before serving.
  5. Add dill if using.

Notes

  • Use a mandoline for thin slices, but watch your fingers.
  • Keeps well in the refrigerator for 2 days.