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Fresh Pickled Cucumber Salad

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  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes (plus 4 hours refrigerating)
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Side Dish, Snack, Salad
  • Method: Refrigerator Pickling
  • Cuisine: American, Vegetarian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Fresh Pickled Cucumber Salad is crisp, tangy, and refreshing! A perfect balance of sweet and savory, this easy refrigerator pickle recipe is great as a healthy snack, a side dish, or even a topping for sandwiches. The flavors intensify over time, making it even better after a few days! If you’re looking for quick high-protein meals, recipes for dinner, or simple high-protein meals, this is a must-try. Ideal for meal prep, this stays fresh for up to two months in the fridge


Ingredients

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  1. 4 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced

  2. 1 small onion, thinly sliced

  3. 1 cup white vinegar

  4. 1/2 cup water

  5. 2 tablespoons sugar

  6. 1 teaspoon salt

  7. 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

  8. 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

  9. 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

  10. Fresh dill, chopped (optional)


Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers and onions.

  • In a saucepan, combine vinegar, water, sugar, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves.

  • Pour the warm vinegar mixture over the cucumbers and onions, and stir to coat.

  • Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours (overnight for best flavor).

 

  • Garnish with fresh dill before serving. Enjoy as a snack or a side dish!


Notes

  • This salad can be stored in the fridge for up to two months.

 

  • For a more intense flavor, allow the cucumbers to pickle for at least 24 hours before serving.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
  • Calories: 25
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 230mg
  • Fat: 0g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 6g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg