Cucumber Salad With Choices! Recipe

Name: Cucumber Salad With Choices!
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups thinly sliced cucumbers (about 4); 1 tablespoon kosher salt; 1 small onion, thinly sliced (red or sweet onions work well); ¾ cup white vinegar; ¼ cup white sugar; 2 garlic cloves, minced (or 1 t. jarred minced garlic); 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; ¼ teaspoon black pepper, ground; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill, mint (your choice or *optional) or 1 tablespoon chives (your choice or *optional); 1 cup Greek yogurt (or use sour cream, *optional, add either only if you want a creamy salad)

Servings: persons

1
Put the sliced cucumbers in colander over a large bowl or in the sink and then sprinkle cucumbers with the salt.
2
Cover with a plate that is weighed down by a heavy (1 lb) can, for 30 minutes (this removes the excessive water content from the cucumber).
3
After draining the cucumbers for those 30 minutes, rinse cucumbers briefly (this removes some of the salt) with fresh water and then allow to drain for another 15 minutes.
4
In a quart jar add the first 5 salad dressing ingredients and then your choice of herb of your liking.
5
If you want a creamy dressing add in the yogurt and then shake or blend the dressing until it is smooth.
6
Place drained cucumbers and thinly sliced onions into a bowl and pour the dressing over all, stir to mix.
7
Then chill the salad for an hour or up to several days, and then serve.

267

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups thinly sliced cucumbers (about 4), 1 tablespoon kosher salt, 1 small onion, thinly sliced (red or sweet onions work well), ¾ cup white vinegar, and more.

Yes, Cucumber Salad With Choices! falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cucumber Salad With Choices!

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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