Cucumber Salad

Cool off with this refreshing cucumber salad recipe. 

How to Make Cucumber Salad

Making cucumber salad at home couldn’t be easier. You'll find a detailed ingredient list and step-by-step instructions in the recipe below, but let's go over the basics:

Cucumber Salad Ingredients

These are the ingredients you’ll need to make this homemade cucumber salad recipe: 

• Cucumbers: Start with four thinly sliced cucumbers. 
• Onion: A thinly sliced white onion lends flavor and texture. 
• Vinegar: A cup of white vinegar gives the cucumber salad a bright flavor. 
• Sugar: White sugar lends subtle sweetness.
• Water: You’ll need ½ cup of water. 
• Dill: Dried dill takes the flavor up a notch. 

How to Make a Cucumber Salad

You’ll find the full, step-by-step recipe below – but here’s a brief overview of what you can expect when you make this cucumber salad:

1. Toss the cucumber and onion slices together. 
2. Boil the vinegar, water, and sugar. 
3. Pour the vinegar mixture over the cucumbers and onions. 
4. Stir in the dill and let marinate before serving. 

Can You Make Cucumber Salad Ahead of Time? 

Yes! Making the cucumber salad ahead of time will allow the ingredients to meld, resulting in a bolder flavor. You can prepare the recipe up to two days in advance – store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator until you’re ready to serve. 

How to Store Cucumber Salad 

While the flavor will strengthen with time, the cucumbers will lose their crispness after a few days. You can store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for four to five days. 

Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise

“A delicious summertime recipe to beat the heat,” says HenClaire. “This one reminded me of dinners with my grandma years ago.”

“Delicious,” according to Chef Austin. “I used this as a base served underneath Chef John’s Salmon Medallions. Awesome!!!”

“This is THE BEST cucumber salad recipe,” raves Amy DeGraff Swiney. “The hot dressing soaks into the cucumbers and flavors them very well while keeping them crispy. A family favorite!”

Editorial contributions by Corey Williams