Old Fashioned Cucumbers and Onions in Vinegar
A refreshing side dish perfect for summer, this salad combines the coolness of cucumbers and the sharpness of red onions with the acidic bite of vinegar. Sweetened slightly with sugar, it's a balance of fresh, sharp, and tangy flavors. This recipe is super easy to prepare, it. It tastes better being prepared in advance for flavors to develop.
Ingredients
- 3 cucumbers sliced thinly
- 1 red onion, sliced thinly
- 1 tsp sugar
- ½ cup white vinegar
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- fresh dill or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Peel the cucumbers (optional), and slice them thinly. The thinner the slices, the more flavorful and marinated the cucumbers will be.
- Slice the red onion as thinly as possible. You might want to use a mandoline slicer for this, but be careful.
- In a large bowl, combine the cucumber and onion slices.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the white vinegar, olive oil, and sugar until the sugar is fully dissolved.
- Pour the vinegar mixture over the cucumbers and onions, making sure all the slices are well-coated. Season the mixture with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Cover the bowl with a lid or wrap it tightly with plastic wrap. Refrigerate the salad for at least 2 hours before serving. This allows the flavors to meld together. The longer it sits, the more the flavors will develop, so feel free to make it ahead of time.
- When you're ready to serve, you can garnish the salad with fresh dill or parsley if you like. Enjoy this cool, tangy, and crunchy salad as a side dish at your summer BBQ, or as a refreshing snack.