How to Make Cucumber Salad

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Place the thinly sliced cucumbers into a small bowl.

   You can use the bowl you will be serving the salad in, or you can use a different bowl.
   
   You will eventually be chilling the salad for a few hours, then draining it.
   
   Try to use a seedless cucumber.
   
   If your cucumber has seeds in it, you will need to core it first.
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   Step 2: Prepare the dressing.

   Pour the vinegar and water into a jar.
   
   Add the sugar, salt, and pepper.
   
   Close the jar tightly, then shake it to combine the ingredients.
   
   If you don't have a jar, you can use a plastic container with a tight-fitting lid.
   
   You can also prepare the dressing in a cup and stir it briskly with a fork or mini whisk. , Gently toss the cucumbers to help distribute the dressing. , Cover the bowl with a piece of plastic wrap.
   
   Place the bowl into the fridge and leave it there for at least 3 hours.
   
   This will allow the cucumbers to soak up the flavors from the dressing. , Peel the plastic wrap off of the bowl.
   
   Dump the salad into a strainer or colander.
   
   Shake the strainer or colander over a sink to get rid of any excess moisture. , Toss them with some chopped fresh dill or parsley, if desired.
   
   Serve the salad immediately, or refrigerate it until you are ready to serve it.
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   Step 3: Pour the dressing over the cucumbers.

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   Step 4: Cover and refrigerate the cucumbers.

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   Step 5: Drain the cucumbers.

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   Step 6: Place the cucumbers into a serving bowl.

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