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5 from 12 votes

Cucumber and Onion Salad

Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time1 min
Chilling time12 hrs
Total Time11 mins
Simple and delicious, the garden-fresh produce shines in this easy cucumber salad.
Servings: 10
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cucumber and onion salad, gluten-free side dish, vegetable side dish for a crowd
Calories: 29kcal
Author: Sarah Cook - Sustainable Cooks

Ingredients

  • 6 cups cucumbers, thinly sliced 3 regular cukes or 6 pickling
  • 1 1/2 cup white vinegar
  • 2 tbsp sugar {leave out to make Whole30 compliant}
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 tsp dried dill
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 3/4 tsp celery seed
  • 1/2 onion thinly sliced
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Instructions

  • In a microwave-proof container, microwave the vinegar, water, and sugar on high for 2 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  • Slice the cucumbers and onion thinly, and add to a large container that has a lid. 
  • Add the dill, sea salt, and celery seed.
  • Pour the cooled vinegar water solution over the top. Stir to combine. Refrigerate for at least 12 hours.

Notes

Unpeeled cucumbers become tough. If you peel the cucumbers all the way, they get mushy. If using regular cucumbers peel a few strips off (will give a bitchin' striped effect) and it is perfect texture compromise.
 
The brine (liquid) won't cover all the veggies completely. That's ok! Give it a stir after a few hours and you'll be good to go.
Nutrition Facts
Cucumber and Onion Salad
Amount Per Serving (0.5 cup)
Calories 29 Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 120mg5%
Potassium 117mg3%
Carbohydrates 5g2%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 55IU1%
Vitamin C 3mg4%
Calcium 17mg2%
Iron 0.2mg1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.