🥒🧅 Cucumber & Onion in Vinegar (Classic Family Favorite)
This simple cucumber and onion salad is a timeless classic—crisp, tangy, and refreshing. Often found on holiday tables and at family gatherings, it’s the kind of recipe passed down through generations, just like your grandma used to make for Christmas parties.
📝 Ingredients
- 2 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1 medium white or yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup white vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
- ½ cup water
- 1–2 tablespoons sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables: Slice the cucumbers and onions thinly and place them in a bowl or jar.
- Make the marinade: In a separate bowl, mix vinegar, water, sugar, salt, and pepper until dissolved.
- Combine: Pour the vinegar mixture over the cucumbers and onions, ensuring everything is submerged.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (overnight is even better for full flavor).
- Serve: Stir gently and serve cold as a refreshing side dish.
💡 Tip: Keeps well in the fridge for up to 5 days, and the flavor improves with time.
A humble dish, but full of memories.