How To Make New York Deli Cucumber Salad

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt is lower in fat and higher in protein.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar has a milder flavor and potential health benefits.

Slice the sweet onion thinly and add to the bowl.

Use a mandolin to slice the cucumbers very thin, about 1/32 of an inch.

Combine the sliced cucumbers and onions in a bowl.

Sprinkle 3/4 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of white pepper over the cucumbers and onions and mix well.

In a separate pot, combine 2 cups of white vinegar and 1 cup of sugar, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely.

Cool the vinegar mixture by adding ice cubes to it.

Pour the cooled vinegar mixture over the cucumbers and onions.

Add 2 tablespoons of fresh dill and mix everything together.

Refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours, preferably overnight, to allow flavors to meld.

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