Easy Cucumber Salad

white vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: lemon juice

Apple cider vinegar adds a fruity note while being healthier.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey provides sweetness with a unique flavor.

dill

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: thyme

Parsley offers a fresh taste with lower cost.

onion

🥗Healthier: green onion

💰Cheaper: shallots

Green onion is milder and often less expensive.

Make the dressing by mixing 1/2 cup white vinegar, 1/4 cup water, and 1/3 cup granulated sugar in a pot over high heat until clear, then set aside.

Slice a small red onion thinly, aiming for 1/2 to 3/4 cup, and marinate in the vinegar mixture to reduce its bite.

Peel 3 English cucumbers in strips for visual interest, then slice them about 1/8 inch thick.

Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of salt over the cucumber slices and toss to distribute, then cover and refrigerate for 30-60 minutes to draw out excess water.

After marinating, drain the cucumbers to remove excess water.

Add the marinated red onions to the cucumbers and toss together.

Chop and add about 1/4 cup of fresh dill and 1/4 cup of fresh mint to the salad.

Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve.

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