Cucumbers and Onions in Vinegar

Cucumbers and onions in vinegar is a combination of  crispy cucumbers and onions in a tangy yet slightly sweet vinegar. It’s a classic summer side dish that can be made in minutes.

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A Simple Cucumber Salad

When I was growing up, cucumbers and onions in vinegar were a regular on our dinner table in the summer. Early July through most of August my dad’s garden was overflowing with cucumbers and quite a few other vegetables, but this salad is the one most vivid in my memory.

It was easy for my mom to slice up healthy cucumbers and soak them in vinegar until it was time for dinner. The longer the cucumbers and onions soaked in the vinegar, the better the salad would taste.

Cucumbers are low in calories and full of nutrients and water. They are cool, hydrating and nutritious which makes this salad perfect for a simple side dish.

Even though this salad reminds me of summer, it tastes great with Swedish Meatballs any time of the year.

 

The Ingredients

Some of the simplest recipes are the best and cucumbers in vinegar is no exception. The ingredient list is a short one. Here is what you will need to make this salad:

• Cucumbers
• Red Onions
• White Vinegar
• Sea Salt
• Coconut Sugar
• Fresh Dill
• Pepper

Cucumbers with Onions and Vinegar Recipe Steps

Please note that this a list of steps to give you an idea how to make this recipe. Full details are in the recipe card below.

1. Slice the cucumbers and onions and place them in a mixing bowl
2. Sprinkle the vegetables with sea salt and coconut sugar and stir
3. Place the dish in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the cucumbers to release water
4. Pour the vinegar over the cucumbers and onion and stir
5. Top the salad with fresh chopped dill and fresh ground pepper

Total Estimated Time to Make this Recipe: 45 to 50 Minutes

 

Cucumbers and Onions with Vinegar Tips and Variations

• The best type of cucumber to use in this salad is the standard slicing cucumber or pickling cucumber.
• Don’t peel the cucumbers completely. The skin is where most of the nutrients are. If the skin seems tough peel strips off leaving part of the skin on.
• The cucumbers should release enough water to dilute the vinegar, if you need to adjust the taste, add a few tablespoons of water.
• Red onions can be substituted with vadilia onions, which are a little bit sweeter than red onions
• Change up the Cucumbers and replace them with thinly sliced zucchini
• Change up the vinegar, replace the white vinegar with red or apple cider vinegar
• Store cucumbers with vinegar and onions the refrigerator for up to a week.

 

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