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A bowl of Quick Marinated Cucumbers with red onion and dill sits on a plate with a fork, next to a cutting board with sliced cucumber and a jar of salad on a blue rustic table.

Quick Marinated Cucumbers

Chef Jenn
When dinner feels dull, quick marinated cucumbers are my go-to fix. They’re crisp, tangy, and ready in under an hour, with bright dill flavor that wakes up any plate.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 57 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 English cucumbers thinly sliced
  • ½ small red onion thinly sliced
  • ½ cup white wine vinegar
  • ¼ cup water
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill chopped
  • pinch red pepper flakes
  • clove garlic smashed

Instructions
 

  • Thinly slice the cucumbers using a mandoline or sharp knife and transfer them to a large mixing bowl. If you're including red onion, toss that in as well.
  • Combine the vinegar, water, sugar, salt, pepper, and dill. Whisk until the sugar has mostly dissolved.
  • Pour the prepared marinade over the cucumbers and give everything a good stir to coat evenly.
  • Mix in a pinch of red pepper flakes or add a crushed garlic clove.
  • Cover the bowl and place it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. The cucumbers will be tasty after that, but even better after a few hours of chilling.
  • Serve chilled—either straight from the marinade for full flavor, or drained if you prefer a lighter, less tangy taste.

Notes

Chef Jenn’s Tips

  • Use a mandoline for ultra-thin, even slices that soak up the marinade faster.
  • Red onion adds beautiful color and sweetness, but you can skip it if you want something simpler.
  • Don’t skimp on the dill—it’s the flavor hero here.
  • If you want a more classic deli-style pickle, toss in a few mustard seeds or peppercorns.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cupCalories: 57kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 1gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 588mgPotassium: 255mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 166IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 31mgIron: 1mg

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Keyword cucumber salad, marinated cucumbers, Quick Marinated Cucumbers, quick pickled cucumbers, summer side dishes
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