Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of summer with this Quick Pickled Cucumber Salad with Chili Flakes. This refreshing side dish combines crisp cucumbers with a tangy, sweet-sour brine and a kick of heat from chili flakes, making it the perfect accompaniment for barbecues or a healthy snack any day. Its colorful presentation and addictive crunch will leave everyone asking for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups sliced cucumbers (about 2 medium cucumbers)
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 tbsp chili flakes (adjust to taste)
- Fresh cilantro or parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Wash cucumbers thoroughly and slice thinly using a sharp knife or mandoline.
- In a medium saucepan, combine apple cider vinegar, water, sugar, and salt over medium heat until sugar dissolves completely.
- Add chili flakes to the pickling liquid and let steep for about 5 minutes.
- Place cucumber slices in a glass jar or bowl and pour hot pickling liquid over them until fully submerged.
- Allow the salad to cool at room temperature before sealing it in the fridge. For optimal flavor, marinate for at least one hour or overnight.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Pickling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg