Quick Pickled Cucumber Salad: A Fresh and Easy Side Delight
A refreshing and tangy Quick Pickled Cucumber and Red Onion Salad that brightens up any meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: pickling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 cups sliced cucumbers
- 1 cup sliced red onions
- 1 cup vinegar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine vinegar, water, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
- Add the sliced cucumbers and red onions to the bowl. Ensure they are fully submerged in the liquid.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- This salad can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes to the pickling mixture.