Icy cold, refreshing and palate pleasing… Cucumber salad is a traditional southern salad that is super popular and a guaranteed crowd pleaser at BBQs, cookouts, potlucks and picnics!

This crisp, cool salad is a great make ahead side dish since the cucumbers get better as they marinate in the apple cider vinegar dressing and onions. As with any cold salad that’s vinegar or mayonnaise based, the flavors bloom after several hours in the refrigerator. So it’s not only convienient to make ahead but it’s actually better for the full flavor profile!

CUCUMBER SALAD

INGREDIENTS :

  • 1 English cucumbers or hot house cucumber, sliced thin
  • 1/2 tbsp salt 
  • 1/4 c apple cider vinegar
  • 3 tbsp water 
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp dill weed or fresh dill
  • 1/4 sweet white onion, sliced thin

INSTRUCTIONS :

  1. Using a manual box style grater, slice the cucumber using the slicing side, into a bowl.
  2. Combine vinegar, water, salt, sugar and dill in a mixing bowl.
  3. Using the same side of the box grater, slice the onions and add to the cucumbers.
  4. Mix the vinegar dressing in with the cucumbers and onion. Toss to coat thoroughly.
  5. Refrigerate overnight in an airtight container.
  6. Serve cold.

Happy grillin & chillin!

Rachel

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