Name: Sweet-and-Sour Cucumber Salad
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 2 Servings
Cuisine: American

Jule’s Menu Verified

February 15, 2026

This sweet-and-sour cucumber salad is inspired by my grandma’s classic recipe but uses only five simple ingredients. Quick to make and full of fresh, tangy flavor, it’s the perfect side dish to serve alongside any meal.

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Sweet-and-Sour Cucumber Salad

Jule’s Menu Verified

Ingredients

WarningWheat and 2 other allergens identified

Instructions

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Instructions

Wash or peel the cucumber, halve it lengthwise, and then slice it as thinly as possible.

Place balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey and mustard in a large salad bowl and mix with a fork or small whisk to form a homogeneous dressing.

Add the cucumber to the dressing just before serving. Stir well and enjoy immediately.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Cucumber Cutting Technique 🔪
Use a mandoline or sharp knife to slice cucumbers uniformly thin, ensuring each bite has a consistent texture and absorbs the dressing evenly.
Vinegar Balancing Act 🥒
Taste and adjust the white balsamic vinegar and honey ratio to achieve the perfect sweet-and-sour balance that complements the cucumber's natural freshness.
Mustard Emulsion Magic 🌪️
Whisk the medium-spicy mustard with olive oil slowly to create a smooth, stable emulsion that coats the cucumber slices beautifully.
Chill for Flavor Fusion 🧊
Let the dressed cucumber salad rest in the refrigerator for 15-30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld and intensify.
Salt and Drain Technique 💦
Lightly salt the cucumber slices and let them sit for 10 minutes to draw out excess moisture, preventing a watery salad and concentrating the flavors.

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Jule’s Menu

Hi, I’m Julia, and I’m the recipe developer, photographer, and author behind Jules’ Menu. I’ve spent the last eight years perfecting healthy everyday recipes so they strike the perfect balance between healthy and nourishing, simple and practical, and gourmet-level delicious.