Southern Cucumber Salad
Southern Cucumber Salad is a crisp and refreshing dish featuring thinly sliced cucumbers tossed with onions in a tangy vinegar-based dressing. Perfectly seasoned and chilled, it's a delightful side dish that complements any Southern meal or summer gathering.
Ingredients
- 1/8 tsp Crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 Thinly sliced medium-sized cucumbers
- 1/8 tsp Black pepper
- 2 tsp Kosher salt
- 2 tsp White granulated sugar
- 1/2 Sliced red onion
- 1/4 cup Red wine vinegar
Instructions
- Place the sliced cucumbers in a colander set over a bowl.
- Sprinkle with kosher salt and stir to coat evenly.
- Let them sit for 15-30 minutes to drain excess liquid.
- Pat the cucumber slices dry with a paper towel or clean kitchen towel and transfer them to a large bowl.
- Add the red onion, red wine vinegar, sugar, black pepper, and crushed red pepper to the bowl with the cucumbers.
- Stir until everything is well combined.
- Cover the salad and refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.