Super Easy Cucumber Salad

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Chill out with a seriously refreshing and delicious super simple cucumber salad with red onions and a bright dressing.

Course Salad

Cuisine German

Prep Time 5

Total Time 40

Servings

Calories 30kcal

1 lb English or Persian cucumbers (about 1 large or 4 small)
1 tbsp Diamond kosher salt
2 tbsp red wine vinegar (can also use other vinegars such as white wine, champagne or cider)
1 1/2 tsp sugar or honey
1/2 red onion, sliced thin (can substitute sweet onion or shallot)

Thinly slice the cucumbers crosswise or quarter the cucumbers lengthwise and cut into bite-size cubes.
To remove extra water from the cucumbers (optional but recommended): Place the sliced cucumbers in a colander over a bowl or in the sink. Sprinkle on the salt and let sit for 20 to 30 minutes, or up to an hour. Rinse the slices to remove the salty water.
Make the dressing: Whisk the vinegar with the sugar and pepper. Season with a little salt if you didn't already salt the cucumbers.
Toss it all: Combine the cucumbers, sliced red onion and any optional add-ins. with the dressing. Taste test and season with a little salt and extra freshly ground pepper as needed.
Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes to chill slightly before serving.

Use a vegetable mandoline for the fastest and most consistent slices.
Optional Add-Ins: Fresh dill, mint, avocado slices, tomatoes, sesame seeds, or sour cream to make it creamy cucumber salad.