Description
Cucumbers and onions in vinegar is a delightful, refreshing side dish that brings a burst of flavor to your summer gatherings. This simple recipe combines crisp cucumbers with the sharpness of onions, all enveloped in a zesty vinegar dressing. Perfect for barbecues or as a light salad, it’s a nostalgic dish that evokes memories of family picnics. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, you’ll find yourself making this tangy treat year-round.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1 cup sweet onions, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Wash and slice cucumbers and onions thinly.
- In a bowl, whisk together white vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper until dissolved.
- Add sliced cucumbers and onions to the bowl; stir gently to coat.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour to marinate.
- Serve chilled as a side or part of your picnic spread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Side
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg