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February 3, 2019

Easy Cucumber Salad

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This Easy Cucumber Salad recipe is a family favorite recipe that people have been enjoying for ages. Thinly sliced cucumbers and onion are tossed in a sweet and tangy vinaigrette for a classic side dish. 

Cucumber Salad

Cucumber Salad is a total classic! This particular recipe is heavily rooted in my German ancestry where they call it Gurkensalat. It’s a popular side dish that has made its way to America. It’s light, refreshing, and easy to make. There are two different versions of Cucumber Salad that you might find, one having a light vinegar sauce, the other being a creamy version. This recipe is for the light vinegar version. A creamy version would have a sauce made with sour cream, dill, garlic, sugar, and a little vinegar. Both vinegar and creamy versions can also be commonly found in southern cooking. While the recipe seems to have originated in Germany, it made its way to the Southern United States via German immigrants. There are slight variations out there, of course, but this version is my favorite.

 

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What kind of cucumber should I use for cucumber salad?

English cucumbers have more flavor and less seeds and a perfect match for this recipe. If you don’t have access to English cucumbers, you can use regular seedless cucumbers. Since they are smaller, you will need to double the amount that you use.

SWEATING CUCUMBERS: This recipe calls for “sweating” the cucumbers. When sweating a vegetable you use salt to draw out excess moisture. This is commonly done when working with eggplant. You can certainly skip this step in the recipe, however, you’ll end up with extra liquids from the cucumber, which have a high volume of water content.

 

What kind of onion should I use?

Not only do they add some good color, but red onions are also perfect for eating raw. Be sure to slice them as thinly as you can. If you don’t have a red onion you can use a white onion in a pinch, but the onion flavor will be more prevalent. A yellow onion is not recommended.

 

Can I use dried dill instead of fresh?

Fresh dill is strongly preferred in this recipe. If you can’t find fresh dill or don’t have access, you can use dried dill. Use only 2 to 3 teaspoons of dried dill.

 

If you like this recipe, you may be interested in these other salad recipes:

  • Thai Shrimp Salad
  • Cilantro Lime Orzo Pasta Salad
  • Dill Pea and Cucumber Salad
  • Skinny Chicken Fajita Salad
  • Healthy Taco Salad

 

PRO TIP: Use a mandoline slicer to cut the cucumbers and onions in this recipe for even slicing that’s razor thin.

Watch the video below where I walk you through every step of this recipe in my very own cooking show. You can find the full collection of video recipes on YouTube or browse them right here on my website with their corresponding recipes.

Easy Cucumber Salad

This Easy Cucumber Salad recipe is a family favorite recipe that people have been enjoying for ages. Thinly sliced cucumbers and onion are tossed in a sweet and tangy vinaigrette for a classic side dish.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time3 hrs
Total Time3 hrs 10 mins
Print Pin Rate
Servings: 8 Servings

Ingredients

  • 2 English cucumbers thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 cup distilled white vinegar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill minced
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Instructions

  • Season cucumbers with salt in a large bowl and let sweat 1 hour. Drain liquids and toss cucumbers with onion slices.
  • In a small saucepan over high heat, pour in white vinegar and water and stir in sugar until dissolved and liquid turns clear, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Pour over cucumbers and onions. Stir in dill. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 1 hour. Serve cold or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Calories: 70kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Sodium: 294mg | Potassium: 130mg | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 1.7% | Vitamin C: 3.8% | Calcium: 1.7% | Iron: 1.3%
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: German
Keyword: Cucumber Salad

This Easy Cucumber Salad recipe is a family favorite recipe that people have been enjoying for ages. Thinly sliced cucumbers and onion are tossed in a sweet and tangy vinaigrette for a classic side dish. 

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  1. Katarzyna Andrzejczak says

    June 17, 2018 at 6:07 pm

    Robię takie ogóreczki w słoikach na zimę > tylko są krojone na 4 lub 6 w zależności od wielkości ogórka. te zrobiłam na próbę choć spodziewałam się podobieństwa nie mogły mnie zawieść 🙂 Mnie smakowały a Mąż powiedział że takie ogórki jak robiła babcia Janeczka i to jest podróż w czasie do dzieciństwa 🙂 Przepis zapisany zaraz będzie serwowany młodszemu pokoleniu 🙂

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  2. Gabriella Shimone says

    June 2, 2018 at 7:40 pm

    I used to make this every summer when my son was growing up, just like my mother did when my sister and I were growing up. This is basically the recipe we always used though I sometimes make it with cider vinegar and put in a little fresh basil as well.
    Thanks for posting this.

    Reply
  3. Lesley says

    May 28, 2018 at 12:45 am

    Can u use apple cider vinegar instead

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    • Rachel Farnsworth says

      May 28, 2018 at 6:36 pm

      Worth a try!

      Reply
  4. Lisa says

    May 27, 2018 at 12:00 pm

    Do you pour mixture over while it is hot, or let it cool first?

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    • Rachel Farnsworth says

      May 27, 2018 at 10:45 pm

      While it is still hot.

      Reply
  5. Sunny Prejean says

    May 16, 2018 at 5:05 pm

    I added thinly sliced romaine tomatoes and it was so good. Thanks for posting this easy to make yummy recipe

    Reply
  6. Annie says

    May 7, 2018 at 7:39 am

    I LOVE this salad. My grandmother lived on a farm and had this every time we visited her in the summer.

    Reply
  7. victor says

    May 2, 2018 at 6:31 pm

    Simple and delicious!

    Reply
  8. crystal says

    May 1, 2018 at 9:08 am

    can you add feta or goat cheese?

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    • Rachel Farnsworth says

      May 1, 2018 at 4:16 pm

      Sounds delicious to me! I’d add right before serving.

      Reply
  9. Katie says

    April 13, 2018 at 8:12 pm

    Have you ever used stevia to make this low carb? I’m wondering if it would taste the same?

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    • Rachel Farnsworth says

      April 14, 2018 at 5:05 pm

      I haven’t but it is worth a try!

      Reply
      • Grant says

        April 27, 2018 at 12:42 pm

        I made it this evening using erythritol and it was fantastic. I’m sure stevia would work, you would just need to work out how much

        Reply
    • Shari Harter says

      June 27, 2018 at 7:24 pm

      I made something similar to this with stevia a while back and it was NOT good. I would use Swerve or something (I think that is both stevia AND erythritol, mixed).

      Reply
  10. J. Frank Nash says

    April 7, 2018 at 12:55 pm

    Very easy recipe to follow and it came out perfect, great stuff

    Reply
  11. Frank says

    April 2, 2018 at 5:57 pm

    Delicious and so simple and easy. Thank you for sharing.

    Reply
  12. Lynne LePore says

    March 30, 2018 at 7:02 pm

    Just made this tonight and it was absolutely delicious! My husband ate almost the entire bowl!

    Reply
  13. Margot says

    March 22, 2018 at 1:39 pm

    How long can I keep this in the fridge?

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    • Rachel Farnsworth says

      March 23, 2018 at 9:21 am

      It will stay good for at least several days.

      Reply
  14. June Humphrey says

    March 21, 2018 at 2:33 pm

    Do you drain off the sugar/vinegar/water liquid before serving?

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    • Rachel Farnsworth says

      March 21, 2018 at 3:20 pm

      You can if you’d like. I just leave it.

      Reply
  15. Gwen Hall says

    January 25, 2018 at 9:11 am

    This recipe was delicious and so easy

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