Fresh Cucumber Salad

Total Time

Prep: 10 min. + chilling

Makes

10 servings

Updated: Aug. 22, 2023
Crisp, garden-fresh cukes are always in season when we hold our family reunion, and they really shine in this simple salad. The recipe can easily be expanded to make large quantities, too. —Betsy Carlson, Rockford, Illinois
Fresh Cucumber Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 3 medium cucumbers, sliced
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1/2 cup white vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons minced fresh dill or parsley

Directions

  1. Place cucumbers in a 1-1/2- or 2-qt. glass container. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, shake remaining ingredients until combined. Pour over cucumbers. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts

1/2 cup: 87 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 0 sodium, 22g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.