Cucumber Salad
This easy cucumber salad is perfect for summer cook outs and family gatherings. It comes together so quickly. It tastes super fresh and delicious. It pairs well with hamburgers, hot dogs, ribs and any other grill out foods you can think of!
Alexis Wilmouth
Aug 15, 2022
1 min read
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup vinegar
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 1/4 teaspoons salt, plus extra for cucumbers
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large English cucumbers, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 small red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
- 3 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
Directions:
- Add water, vinegar and salt to a medium pot on medium-high heat. Stir until the sugar is dissolved, then remove from heat.
- Mix the onion into the vinegar solution and set aside.
- Place the cucumbers into a large bowl. Toss them with plenty of salt. Cover and chill for 30-40 minutes.
- Drain all excess juice from the cucumbers.
- Pour the onions and vinegar solution over the cucumbers. Sprinkle over the mint and dill. Toss and serve.
*Store in refrigerator in an airtight container for up to two days.