Ingredients
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- ½ cup + 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
- 4 tablespoons water
- ½ cup white vinegar
- 1 large english cucumber, ¼ inch thick slices
- ½ large yellow onion, sliced thin
- 2 cloves garlic, smashed
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh dill
Instructions
- In a deep container with a tight-fitting lid, combine the sugar, salt, pepper, water, and vinegar. Stir until the sugar is mostly dissolved.
- Add the cucumber, onion, and garlic, then stir until all ingredients are submerged in the liquid.
- Let the mixture sit for 2 hours. Drain the salad, garnish with dill, and serve. This salad pairs well with heavier dishes.
Notes
Adjust the amount of sugar and vinegar according to your taste preference.
For added flavor, let the salad sit longer before serving.
Use fresh dill for the best taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.