Ingredients
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Gather these simple ingredients to create your own version of our beloved cucumber salad, and feel free to make it your own with substitutions.
- 3 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
- Optional: 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes for a spicy kick
Substitution Suggestions:
- For a sweeter taste, substitute the rice vinegar with apple cider vinegar.
- If fresh dill is unavailable, dried dill can be used, but reduce the quantity to 2 teaspoons.
- Swap red onion with shallots for a milder flavor.
Instructions
Follow these simple steps to bring a touch of my family’s tradition to your table.
- In a large bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers and red onion. Toss them gently to mix.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, olive oil, sugar, salt, and black pepper until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the cucumber and onion mixture, stirring to coat the vegetables evenly.
- Sprinkle the fresh dill over the salad and mix again to distribute the herbs throughout.
- For an added layer of flavor, incorporate red pepper flakes if desired.
- Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld. Mama Lou always said, “Patience makes the taste sing.”
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
