Easy Cucumber Salad with Dill

Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Servings: 8
Yield: 8 servings

Description

This easy cucumber salad with dill will surely become a family favorite. Thinly sliced cucumbers and onion are tossed in a sweet and tangy vinaigrette for a classic side dish.

Ingredients

2 medium English cucumbers, peeled and thinly sliced
1 teaspoon salt
1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
1 cup distilled white vinegar
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons minced fresh dill

Directions

1 Combine sliced cucumbers and salt in a large bowl and let sweat for 1 hour. Drain liquid and toss cucumbers with onion slices.
2 Combine white vinegar and water in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir in sugar until dissolved and simmer until liquid turns clear, 3 to 5 minutes. Pour dressing over cucumbers and onions and stir in dill.
3 Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.