5 from 42 votes
Cucumber Onion Salad
Cucumber Onion Salad features thinly sliced cucumbers and onions dressed in a sweet and tangy mixture of sugar, white vinegar, vegetable oil, salt, and black pepper. Chilling the salad for a few hours allows the flavors to blend, resulting in a crisp, refreshing side dish with a balanced sweet and savory taste, ideal as a complement to various meals.
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
10
Calories:
160 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds cucumber thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup onion thinly sliced
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Place sliced cucumbers and onions into a bowl.
- In another bowl, whisk sugar, vinegar, vegetable oil, salt, and pepper to combine.
- Pour the dressing over the cucumbers and onions.
- Refrigerate a couple of hours before serving.
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Notes
- Keep the salad chilled in an airtight container to maintain crispness and freshness.
- The salad will stay good for up to one week when refrigerated properly.
Nutrition Information
Calories
160kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
0g
(0%)
Fat
0g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0g
(0%)
Cholesterol
0mg
(0%)
Sodium
198mg
(8%)
Potassium
170mg
(4%)
Fiber
0g
(0%)
Sugar
35g
(70%)
Vitamin A
80IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
4.3mg
(5%)
Calcium
21mg
(2%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 160
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 160kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 0g | 0% |
| Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 198mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 170mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 35g | 70% |
| Vitamin A | 80IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 4.3mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.