Danish/Swedish Style Cucumber Salad

white vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: lemon juice

Apple cider vinegar adds a fruity note while lemon juice is often more accessible.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey provides a natural sweetness with a unique flavor.

dill

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: thyme

Parsley offers a fresh taste and is commonly available.

red onion

🥗Healthier: green onion

💰Cheaper: yellow onion

Green onion adds a milder flavor and is often less expensive.

Cut both ends of the cucumbers and slice them very thin.

Sprinkle salt over the sliced cucumbers and mix it together.

Place a heavy object on top of the cucumbers to draw out the liquid for 10 to 15 minutes.

Drain the liquid from the cucumbers.

In a bowl, mix together 1/4 cup of water, 1/4 cup of vinegar, and 1/4 cup of sugar until combined.

Garnish the salad with dill.

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