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Cucumber salad and a hot dog on a white plate.
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Cucumber Salad Recipe

This easy cucumber salad recipe has cucumbers, tomatoes, and onions in a sweet and tangy vinegar based marinade.
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: how to make cucumber salad
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 45kcal
Author: Amanda Finks

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup white vinegar
  • 1/3 cup warm water
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • 2 English cucumbers peeled and thinly sliced
  • 3 small tomatoes chopped
  • 1/4 red onion thinly sliced

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, add the vinegar, water, sugar, salt, and pepper. Whisk until the sugar is dissolved.
  • Add the cucumber, tomatoes, and onion to the bowl. Stir until the vegetables are well coated in the marinade.
  • Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
  • Strain the liquid. Or, serve with a slotted spoon.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1/8th of the recipe | Calories: 45kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.04g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 149mg | Potassium: 197mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 363IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 0.3mg