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Old-Fashioned Cucumber and Onion Salad Recipe
Description
Old-Fashioned Cucumbers and Onions is a classic cucumber and onion salad recipe made with crisp English cucumbers, sliced red onions, and a sweet and tangy vinegar mixture. This easy fresh cucumber salad is the perfect side dish for summer cookouts, potlucks, or any hot summer day. Made with simple ingredients and just a few minutes of prep, it’s a refreshing family favorite that’s even better after chilling in the refrigerator.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup white vinegar
- 3 English cucumbers, sliced
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
Instructions
- In a small pot over medium heat, whisk water, sugar, and vinegar just until the sugar is melted. Set aside to cool.
- In the meantime, slice the cucumbers and onions. Combine in a bowl.
- When the liquid mixture is cool, pour over the cucumbers and onions.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight.
- Use a slotted spoon to serve.
Notes
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- Use a bowl a little bigger than you think you need because the cucumbers release more liquid as they sit.
- For easy slicing, use a mandolin or food processor.
VARIATIONS
- Regular cucumbers can be used instead of English cucumbers. The skin is a little tougher, so feel free to peel them if you prefer.
- A Vidalia or sweet onion can be used in place of a red onion.
- Throw in some crushed red pepper for a little heat.
- Toss in some fresh dill or parsley.
- Tomatoes are also delicious in this.
- White vinegar can be replaced with apple cider vinegar or red wine vinegar.
- The sugar can be replaced with a sugar substitute.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 72
- Sugar: 15.8 g
- Sodium: 2.1 mg
- Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 17.6 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 0.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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