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Crisp cucumber and red onion salad with vinegar dressing in a white bowl, garnished with fresh dill, perfect for cookouts

Cucumber Onion Salad for Cookouts

A crisp, tangy cucumber onion salad with vinegar dressing that's perfect for cookouts—easy to make ahead and always a crowd-pleaser.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 68 -8
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large English cucumbers about 1½ pounds, thinly sliced
  • 1 medium red onion thinly sliced
  • ⅓ cup white vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill

Method
 

  1. Thinly slice the cucumbers and red onion. If using regular cucumbers, you may want to peel them and remove seeds first.
  2. In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the white vinegar, olive oil, sugar, salt, and pepper until the sugar dissolves completely.
  3. Place the sliced cucumbers and onion in a large mixing bowl.
  4. Pour the vinegar dressing over the vegetables and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
  5. Stir in the chopped fresh dill.
  6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to develop.
  7. Toss once more before transferring to a serving dish. Garnish with extra dill if desired.