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Cucumbers are a delicious summer treat that can be enjoyed in so many ways. But what if you could enjoy them all winter long without the hassle of canning? The good news is, you can with this easy recipe! This simple cucumber salad in jars for months in the fridge to give that delish cucumber crunch without needing a canning pot! All you need are a few fresh ingredients. vinegar and some seasoning!

This is a refreshing salad that is the perfect summer side dish! But the best part is that you can store this easy cucumber salad recipe in the fridge to enjoy all winter long! We use it as a refreshing side dish with our favorite meals. Instead of canning, this salad has an easy long-term storage solution, vinegar! All of the ingredients will quickly mix together into a bowl and store. We’ve successfully eaten this for four months from half-gallon jars long after cucumber season has ended. This simple recipe is easy to put together in just a little time but will last all winter long. Use it as a simple side dish, or even as meal prep.

Cucumber Season on the Farm

We love cucumber season here on the farm at Pleasant Grove Homestead! You can get fresh crunchy cucumbers during the summer months to enjoy fresh, in a summer salad or to make homemade pickles with! One of our favorite ways to use fresh cucumbers is in a cucumber tomato salad with feta cheese! You can shop our farm-fresh cucumbers from our farm store with the link below or with local partners. Learn more about where you can get our products in Iowa here.

Shop our Farm Store

What we can’t grow on the farm, we always shop Azure Standard for bulk spices and seasonings. Azure allows us to buy bulk organic products for what’s not coming off the farm such as seasonings or cooking essentials. Learn more about our favorite things to buy from Azure here! We love the simplicity of ordering online in bulk so that we always have our organic favorite on hand.

Tools for making the cucumber salad

The best thing about this cucumber salad is that you do not need any fancy tools! You can use a mandoline slicer for uniform cuts if you prefer, or a sharp knife and cutting board will do the trick! Find all of our recommended cooking tools and essentials here.

Ingredients for Cucumber Salad

This is the best cucumber salad, it is so simple, yet so flavorful! It’s a great way to use up crisp cucumbers from your garden, or if you want to buy extra from our farm to continue to enjoy during the off-season!

Here is what you will need:

Fresh Cucumbers – you can use any type of cucumbers you like such as English cucumbers, or Slicing cucumbers. It is up to you if you want to keep the cucumber peels on! For this recipe, you will dice the cucumbers.

Diced onion- you will need about half a medium onion, choose your favorite types such as red onions, white onions, or sweet onions.

Diced green pepper – you’ll need about 1 green pepper. This adds more crunch and a bit of bite. Use a colored pepper for some color!

Sugar – white granulated sugar

Vinegar – We use white vinegar for this recipe but you could try another such as apple cider vinegar or red wine vinegar for a different taste

Pickling salt

Celery seed

Optional: fresh herbs such as fresh dill would make a great addition to this salad.

How to make the Cucumber Salad for long-term storage

Add the vinegar, sugar, salt and celery seed to a large bowl. Stir to combine the solution together so it evenly coats the cucumbers.

Next, add your diced cucumber, onion, and green bell pepper to the vinegar mixture. Stir to fully combine. You want to ensure all the fresh ingredients are fully covered with the vinegar.

Allow ingredients to sit for one hour to blend flavors before enjoying.

Then, place into jars or an airtight container and refrigerate to enjoy long after the cucumber season is over!

How to store Cucumber Salad

To store the cucumber salad, simply add it to jars and keep it in the fridge. The vinegar solution will keep the salad good for up to 4 months! Freezing the cucumber salad would ne okay, but the cucumbers will stay crunchy in the fridge, yielding a much better product!

More recipes for seasonal produce

Asparagus and Eggs – 5 recipes – the best way to enjoy asparagus!

Strawberry Shortcake – your whole family will love this recipe using fresh strawberries!

Asian Sugar Snap Peas with Chicken – this recipe has the best flavor and is made with simple ingredients. Top with sesame seeds and enjoy!

Slow Roasted Chicken – The cucumber salad is the perfect side dish for a roasted chicken!