Fresh Pickled Cucumber Salad

🥒 Fresh Pickled Cucumber Salad

A crisp, tangy, and refreshing salad that’s perfect as a side dish for grilled meats, sandwiches, or light summer meals.

Ingredients

• 2 large English cucumbers (or 4 Persian cucumbers), thinly sliced

• ½ small red onion, very thinly sliced

• ½ cup white vinegar (or rice vinegar for milder flavor)

• 1–2 tbsp sugar (adjust to taste)

• 1 tsp salt

• ¼ tsp black pepper

• 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped (optional but recommended)

• 2 tbsp cold water

Instructions

1. Slice the vegetables
   Thinly slice cucumbers and red onion. (A mandoline works great for even slices.)

2. Make the pickling liquid
   In a bowl, whisk together vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper, and water until dissolved.

3. Combine & marinate
   Add cucumbers and onion to the bowl and toss well to coat.

4. Chill
   Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (1–2 hours for stronger flavor).

5. Serve
   Toss again before serving. Garnish with fresh dill if using.

Optional Add-Ins

• Thinly sliced radishes

• Crushed garlic clove

• Red pepper flakes (for heat)

• A splash of olive oil (for a softer acidity