Simplest Cucumber Salad

By Marian Burros

Updated June 10, 2024

Total Time
1 hour's refrigeration
Rating
4(59)
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Ingredients

Yield:Six servings

  • ¼ cup sugar

  • ⅓ cup white vinegar

  • 1 or 2 cloves garlic, mashed

  • Salt to taste

  • 6 Kirby cucumbers, thinly sliced

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Nutritional analysis per serving (6 servings)

20 grams carbs; 81 calories; 2 grams fiber; 752 milligrams sodium; 2 grams protein; 13 grams sugar

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a mixing bowl, combine one and one-quarter cups water with the sugar, vinegar, garlic and salt, if desired.

  2. Step 2

    Add the cucumbers to the dressing. Refrigerate for one hour before serving.

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dv

Decrease sugar Increase vinegar

Me

Use 1/4 of the sugar, add sliced onions

Condiment queen

A teaspoon of sugar is plenty. Out of garlic? Use half a shallot.

sarahz

Used seasoned rice wine vinegar, half the sugar, and let them marinate all day in the refrigerator, really enjoyed them…

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