Simple Cucumber and Onion Salad

Fresh, crunchy, and old-school perfect — Simple Cucumber and Onion Salad 🥒🧅
This is the kind of side dish that shows up at picnics, cookouts, and grandma’s table for a reason.

🥒 Simple Cucumber and Onion Salad

Ingredients (serves 4):

• 2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced

• 1 small onion, thinly sliced (white, yellow, or red)

• 1/2 cup water

• 1/4 cup white vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)

• 2 tbsp sugar

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1/4 tsp black pepper

• Optional: pinch of dill or celery seed

Instructions:

1. Prep the veggies

   • Slice cucumbers and onions thin.

   • Place them in a bowl or jar.

2. Make the dressing

   • Whisk water, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper until sugar dissolves.

3. Combine

   • Pour dressing over cucumbers and onions.

   • Toss gently to coat.

4. Chill

   • Refrigerate at least 30 minutes (1–2 hours is best).

5. Serve

   • Stir and taste before serving. Adjust vinegar or sugar if needed.

🌟 Tips for the best flavor

• Peel cucumbers if skins are thick.

• For extra crunch, sprinkle cucumbers lightly with salt, let sit 10 minutes, then drain before mixing.

• Red onion gives a sweeter bite; soak slices in cold water 10 minutes if sharp.

🔄 Easy Variations

• Creamy version: add 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt

• Southern style: use apple cider vinegar + a little extra sugar

• Dill lovers: add fresh chopped dill

• Oil & vinegar: add 1 tbsp olive oil