The cucumber salad is perfect for when you're craving something lighter but still packed with flavor.
Don't be fooled by the short ingredient list—it's minimal (dare I say, simple). This five-ingredient salad (plus salt and pepper
It's bright and tangy, with just the right amount of sweetness to keep the tanginess in check.
But if you leave the leftovers in the fridge for a while, the cucumbers become more pickled, almost like a relish to accompany sandwiches or meat cuts. It's the gift that keeps on giving.
It doesn't get as watery (or soggy) as many other cucumber salads. The secret: using salt to draw out excess water and concentrate the flavor.
The cucumbers become more flavorful as they sit in the dressing, making them the perfect topping for sandwiches.
Cucumbers. Thin-skinned English cucumbers don't need peeling or seeding.