Do you need a great recipe for cucumber and onion salad? Making your own dressing is as simple as using a bottled salad dressing to make this summer classic. This recipe has the added benefit of being fat free! Read on to learn how to make cucumber onion salad.

1. Substitute a bottle of red wine vinegar and oil dressing for the homemade dressing.
2. You can also use any bottled Italian dressing for the homemade dressing.

As long as the cucumbers are thoroughly washed, you don't need to peel them. You can make an attractive presentation however, in one of two ways:

1. Using a vegetable peeler, s;ice long vertical stripes about 3/4 inch apart all the way around te cucmber..
2. You can also score the cumber vertically with a fork.

Either of these methods will create an attractive effect when the cucumber is sliced.

Cucumber onion salad can be served immediately or refrigerated to let the flavors develop. If you choose to make it ahead, allow it to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving.

• 4 cucumbers, thinly sliced
• 2 medium onions, sliced into very thin rings
• 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt
• Salt and pepper to taste

1. Combine the cucumbers and onions in a bowl. This can be the serving bowl you'll be using if you're going to serve the salad immediately.
2. Whisk together the dressing ingredients in a small bowl, making sure the sugar dissolves completely.
3. Pour the dressing over the salad, and toss to combine.
4. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate over night.

1. Add 2 chopped tomatoes immediately before serving.
2. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese.
3. Substitute 1 julienned green pepper for one of the onions.