Quick Pickled Cucumber Salad: The Best Tangy Side Dish Delight
A vibrant and refreshing salad that perfectly balances tangy and sweet flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Pickling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 large cucumbers
- 1 medium red onion
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
Instructions
- Slice the cucumbers and red onion thinly.
- In a pot, combine vinegar, water, sugar, salt, and spices. Bring to a boil.
- Pour the boiling mixture over the cucumbers and onions in a jar.
- Let it cool, then refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add sliced jalapeños.
- Adjust sweetness to taste by adding more or less sugar.