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Quick Tangy Pickled Cucumber and Red Onion Salad

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A fast and fresh pickled cucumber and red onion salad with a tangy, slightly sweet flavor and crisp crunch, perfect as a quick homemade side dish.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced (English cucumbers preferred)
  • 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) white vinegar (apple cider vinegar can be used)
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) water
  • 2 tablespoons (25 g) sugar
  • 1 teaspoon (5 g) salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chopped dill or 1 teaspoon dried dill
  • 1 small garlic clove, thinly sliced (optional)

Instructions

  1. Thinly slice 2 medium cucumbers and 1 medium red onion about 1/8 inch (3 mm) thick and place in a mixing bowl.
  2. In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup white vinegar, 1/2 cup water, 2 tablespoons sugar, and 1 teaspoon salt. Heat gently over medium heat, stirring until sugar and salt dissolve. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  3. Add 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns, 1 tablespoon fresh dill (or 1 teaspoon dried), and thinly sliced garlic clove to the bowl with cucumbers and onions.
  4. Pour the warm pickling liquid over the vegetables and herbs. Toss gently to coat evenly.
  5. Transfer the salad to an airtight container or jar, pressing down lightly to submerge the vegetables. Let sit at room temperature for 15 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
  6. Stir before serving. The salad should be tangy, crisp, and bright.

Notes

For extra crisp cucumbers, sprinkle with salt and let sit for 10 minutes before rinsing and adding to pickling liquid. Use warm pickling liquid to dissolve sugar and salt fully for better flavor infusion. Thin slices about 1/8 inch thick are ideal to avoid mushiness or blandness. Salad can be eaten immediately but tastes best after at least 30 minutes of marinating. Store leftovers in airtight container in fridge up to 3 days.

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