Quick-Pickled Cucumber Salad

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Crisp cucumbers marinated in a tangy vinegar-sugar brine with dill, offering a refreshing contrast to rich dishes with bright, clean flavors. This Eastern European-inspired salad recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, pairs cucumbers, white vinegar, granulated sugar into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 35 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Serves 4 Eastern European cuisine 35 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Slice 2 medium cucumbers into 1/8-inch-thick half-moons and arrange in a single layer in a shallow bowl.
  2. Step 2: Whisk together 1/2 cup white vinegar, 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon sea salt until sugar dissolves completely.
  3. Step 3: Pour the vinegar mixture over the cucumbers, ensuring they're fully submerged. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon chopped dill evenly over the top.
  4. Step 4: Let sit at room temperature for 20 minutes to allow flavors to meld, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to develop optimal tang.

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