Description
Delicious Grandma’s Cucumber Salad is a fresh, light, and tangy side dish featuring crisp cucumber slices, mild onions, and a finely balanced dressing of white vinegar, sugar, and salt, elevated with fragrant fresh dill. Perfect for quick preparation, this flavorful salad is ideal to accompany grilled meats, sandwiches, or as a healthy snack, making it a timeless classic for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Ingredients
- 2 large firm, bright green cucumbers (Persian or English recommended)
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
Dressing
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Cucumbers: Wash and thinly slice the cucumbers. Using a mandoline slicer is recommended for evenly thin slices which better absorb the dressing and give a perfect texture.
- Slice the Onion: Peel and slice the onion as thinly as possible to create delicate rings that blend well without overpowering the cucumbers.
- Mix the Dressing: In a separate bowl, combine white vinegar, sugar, and salt. Stir thoroughly until the sugar dissolves completely resulting in a smooth, balanced vinaigrette.
- Toss Together: Place the sliced cucumbers and onions in a salad bowl, pour the dressing over them, and toss well to ensure every slice is evenly coated. Sprinkle freshly chopped dill on top and gently mix to distribute the flavor.
- Chill Before Serving: Refrigerate the salad for at least 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and for the cucumbers to slightly absorb the dressing, enhancing every bite.
Notes
- Use Persian or English cucumbers for no peeling needed and better texture.
- Sprinkle cucumbers with salt and let sit for 10 minutes before tossing to remove excess water and maintain crunchiness.
- Adjust the sugar amount gradually to balance the acidity to your preference.
- Always use fresh dill rather than dried for the best vibrant flavor.
- Serve the salad chilled to intensify the refreshing taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 0.2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cucumber salad, fresh cucumber salad, dill cucumber salad, quick side dish, summer salad, vegan salad, gluten free salad
