Cool-as-a-Cucumber Salad

Name: Cool-as-a-Cucumber Salad
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 2 pounds cucumbers, thinly sliced; 1 small red onion, thinly sliced; 5 tablespoons apple cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon granulated sugar; 4 teaspoons kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped, for serving; 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped, for serving

Vegetarian No-Cook Healthy

Time: 40 minutes

Yield: 6 servings

About

Usually, cucumbers are relegated to a supporting role in salads and other dishes. Finally, with Cool-as-a-Cucumber Salad, they get a chance to really shine! Their natural juiciness and subtle sweetness are a great contrast to sharp red onions! And of course, a tangy and simple vinaigrette helps to make the most of the humble garden veggie! Cool-as-a-Cucumber Salad isn't here to brag, but to play it cool and give cucumbers the lead!

Ingredients

2 pounds cucumbers, thinly sliced
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
5 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
4 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped, for serving
2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped, for serving

Directions

Step 1 -In a medium bowl, add the cucumber slices, the red onions, the apple cider vinegar, the sugar, the salt, and the black pepper and toss gently to combine.

Step 2 -Let the cucumber salad stand for 30 minutes.

Step 3 -Top the cucumber salad with the dill and the chives.

Step 4 -Serve immediately.

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