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Southern 4-Ingredient Cucumber Salad

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A refreshing Southern cucumber salad made with crisp cucumbers, onions, and a tangy-sweet vinegar dressing, perfect for warm days.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: Southern
  • Diet: Vegan

Ingredients

  • 4 large cucumbers, thinly sliced
  • 1 small onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup white vinegar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar

Instructions

  1. Wash cucumbers and slice them thinly.
  2. Peel and thinly slice the onion.
  3. In a bowl, mix vinegar and sugar until dissolved.
  4. Add cucumbers and onions to the dressing.
  5. Toss gently to coat evenly.
  6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  7. Stir before serving and enjoy cold.

Notes

  • Best served chilled for maximum freshness.
  • Can be made ahead; flavor improves over time.
  • Adjust sugar to taste for more or less sweetness.
  • Optional additions include dill or red pepper flakes.
  • Stir before serving as cucumbers release water.

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