Fresh Sweet and Tangy Cucumber Onion Salad Amish Recipe Easy 5-Ingredient Summer Side Dish
A refreshing Amish cucumber onion salad that balances sweet and tangy flavors with a crisp texture, perfect for summer side dishes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: Amish
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium fresh cucumbers, thinly sliced (about 1 pound / 450 grams)
- 1 large sweet onion, thinly sliced (around 150 grams)
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) white vinegar
- 3 tablespoons (38 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon (6 grams) salt
Instructions
- Rinse 3 medium cucumbers and slice them thinly, about 1/8 inch (3 mm) thickness. Peel and thinly slice 1 large sweet onion.
- Place the sliced cucumbers and onions in a large mixing bowl. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt and toss gently to coat. Let rest for about 10 minutes to soften the onions.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup white vinegar and 3 tablespoons granulated sugar until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Pour the vinegar and sugar mixture over the cucumbers and onions. Toss gently but thoroughly to coat evenly. Let the salad sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes before serving.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Optionally, sprinkle freshly ground black pepper or celery seed. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
Slice cucumbers and onions thinly but not too thin to avoid limp texture. Salt the onions and let them rest to soften and reduce sharpness. Whisk sugar into vinegar until fully dissolved. Let salad rest 15-20 minutes at room temperature before serving for best flavor. Can be made up to 4 hours ahead and refrigerated. Avoid making too far in advance to prevent sogginess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 150 gra
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 580
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 1
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