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Fresh cucumber onion salad with sweet-tart vinegar dressing in a white bowl

Cookout Cucumber Onion Salad with a Sweet-Tart Vinegar Dressing

This crisp cucumber onion salad features a perfectly balanced sweet-tart vinegar dressing that comes together in minutes. It's the ultimate make-ahead side dish for any summer gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 68 -8
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large English cucumbers about 1.5 lbs total, thinly sliced
  • 1 medium red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup white vinegar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill

Method
 

  1. Thinly slice the cucumbers and red onion using a mandoline or sharp knife. Place them in a large mixing bowl.
  2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the white vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper until the sugar dissolves completely.
  3. Pour the dressing over the sliced cucumbers and onion. Add the chopped dill.
  4. Toss everything together until evenly coated. Make sure all slices are well covered with the dressing.
  5. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for best flavor development.
  6. Before serving, give the salad a final toss to redistribute the dressing. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.