Here's a simple recipe for a refreshing cucumber salad

 

Ingredients:

    2 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced

    1/2 red onion, thinly sliced (you can also use white or sweet onion)

    1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped

    1/4 cup white vinegar

    1/4 cup water

    2 tablespoons sugar (adjust to taste)

    1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)

    1/2 teaspoon black pepper (adjust to taste)

 

Instructions:

Prepare the Cucumbers: Wash the cucumbers thoroughly and slice them thinly. You can leave the skin on for added texture and color, or peel them if you prefer.

 

Slice the Onion: Thinly slice the red onion. If you find raw onion too strong, you can soak the slices in cold water for about 10 minutes, then drain, to mellow the flavor.

 

Chop the Dill: Chop the fresh dill finely. You can use the stems as well; they have lots of flavor.

Prepare the Dressing: In a separate bowl, mix together the white vinegar, water, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Stir until the sugar and salt are fully dissolved. Taste the dressing and adjust the sugar, salt, or pepper to your liking. You can add a bit more sugar if you prefer a sweeter dressing or more salt and pepper for added flavor.

 

Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers, sliced onion, and   chopped dill.

 Dress the Salad: Pour the dressing over the cucumber mixture. Toss everything together until the cucumbers, onions, and dill are evenly coated with the dressing.

 Chill: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate the cucumber salad for at least 30 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld together and makes for a cooler, more refreshing salad.

Serve: Before serving, you can give the salad a quick toss again to make sure the dressing is evenly distributed. Serve chilled as a side dish with your favorite summer meals.

This cucumber salad is quick, easy, and perfect for hot summer days. Enjoy!