Description
This Fresh Pickled Cucumber Salad recipe is a crisp, tangy, and slightly sweet snack or side that improves with time. These easy refrigerator pickles stay fresh for up to two months and make a perfect topping or zesty bite straight from the jar.
Ingredients
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4 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced
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1 large onion, thinly sliced
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1 cup white vinegar
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1 cup water
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1/2 cup sugar
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1 tablespoon salt
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1 teaspoon mustard seeds
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1 teaspoon dill seeds
Instructions
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Place sliced cucumbers and onions in a large mixing bowl or directly into clean glass jars (2-quart capacity).
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In a medium saucepan, combine white vinegar, water, sugar, salt, mustard seeds, and dill seeds.
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Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar and salt are completely dissolved.
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Pour the hot brine over the cucumbers and onions until fully submerged.
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Let the mixture cool to room temperature.
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Seal jars with lids and refrigerate.
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Allow to marinate for at least 24 hours before serving for best flavor.
Notes
These quick pickles get more flavorful over time and can last up to two months in the refrigerator.
Feel free to add red pepper flakes or a clove of garlic for extra kick.
Delicious as a snack, or served with grilled meats, sandwiches, or burgers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Side Dish, Snack, Condiment
- Method: Refrigerator Pickling
