Marinated Cucumbers and Onions
A weeknight-friendly vegan built around cucumbers, thinly sliced, white onion, thinly sliced and distilled white vinegar β roughly 60 minutes start to finish, and rated medium to make. Below: the ingredients split into pantry staples and a quick shopping list, a built-in serving scaler, and the method in 7 steps.
You'll mainly reach for whisk. At medium difficulty across 7 steps, it's manageable with a little attention. As written, the ingredients are plant-based.
What you'll need
Shopping list (1)
Pantry staples (you likely have these)
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How to make it
- Wash the cucumbers and slice them as thinly as possible, then peel the onion and slice it into thin half-moons.
- Place the cucumber and onion slices in a large bowl, sprinkle with the salt, and toss to coat.
- Let the salted vegetables sit for about 15 minutes to draw out some moisture, then gently press or drain off any excess liquid.
- In a separate bowl or jar, whisk together the vinegar, water, sugar, and vegetable oil until the sugar fully dissolves.
- Pour the vinegar mixture over the cucumbers and onions and toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, stirring once or twice, so the vegetables soften slightly and absorb the tangy-sweet brine.
- Taste and adjust with a pinch more sugar or salt if needed, then serve chilled as a crisp side; the cucumbers keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days.
You'll use: Whisk
Tips & common questions
How long does Marinated Cucumbers and Onions take to make?
About 60 minutes from start to finish β an estimate based on the 7 steps and 7 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes β use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
Is Marinated Cucumbers and Onions vegan?
Based on its ingredients, this recipe contains no meat, fish, dairy or egg, so it looks vegan-friendly. Always double-check labels on packaged items.
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Marinated Cucumbers and Onions is an original recipe developed in-house by Consomee. Photo: JAL Executive Class kaiseki meal.jpg by Ernesto Andrade from Fremont, United States, CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons. We add the serving scaler, ingredient tools, timing and structure on top β how we source recipes.