Fresh Pickled Cucumber Salad

Ingredients
• 3 large cucumbers, thinly sliced
• 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup white vinegar
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• Optional: 1–2 garlic cloves (thinly sliced), red pepper flakes for heat

Instructions

1. Stir water, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper together until sugar dissolves completely. This is your quick-pickle magic.

2. Toss cucumbers, red onion, and dill into a bowl or mason jar.

3. Pour the brine over the veggies until fully covered.

4. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes to let the flavors fall in love. Even better after 4 hours.