5.0 from 6 votes
Cucumber and Onion Salad
This cucumber and onion salad is a simple summer side composed of crunchy marinated cucumbers and onions in a tangy vinaigrette. Perfect for backyard barbecues and picnicking.
Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 25 mins
Servings: 8 to 10 servings
Calories: 76 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 medium(about 3 lbs) cucumbers halved lengthwise and sliced into half-moons
- 2 small (1 lb) sweet onions sliced into 1/8-inch (3-mm) rings
- 1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 cup white vinegar or white wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons chopped mixed fresh herbs (parsley, thyme, basil, chives, or whatever you like)
- 1/2 to 2 teaspoons salt (or as little or as much as you fancy!)
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cucumbers and onions.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the garlic, vinegar, water, olive oil, sugar, and fresh herbs. Pour the dressing over the cucumbers and onions.
- Refrigerate the salad for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Season with the salt and pepper. Serve.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1portion
Calories
76kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Sodium
150mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8to 10 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 76
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1portion | |
| Calories | 76kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 150mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.