Cucumber Salad
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
24 kcal
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Course
Salad
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Cucumber Salad
Description
The salad uses English cucumbers, known for their thin skin and few seeds, combined with sliced red onions for a mild sharpness. The dressing consists of white wine vinegar, sugar (or alternative sweetener), salt, and pepper, providing a balanced tangy and slightly sweet flavor. Fresh chopped dill adds an herbal note, tying the ingredients together.
Slicing the cucumbers and onions thinly, preferably with a mandoline or sharp knife, helps create an even texture. The salad maintains its best texture when dressed immediately before serving, as the vinegar draws moisture from the cucumbers, potentially softening them if left too long. The method includes an optional step to salt the cucumbers and drain excess moisture to keep the salad crisp.
This salad can accompany grilled or roasted dishes and brings a fresh contrast with its bright, cool flavors. It also works well as a light side or appetizer in warm weather or alongside richer foods.
For best results, prepare the vegetables and dressing separately ahead and combine just before serving. Salting and draining the cucumbers ahead improves texture if time allows.
Ingredients
- 2 English cucumber sliced, long
- 1 red onion sliced, medium
- ¼ cup white wine vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon sugar (or coconut sugar or sweetener of choice)
- ⅓ cup dill chopped, fresh
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Mix cucumber and red onions in a large bowl.
- Mix white wine vinegar, salt, pepper, and sweetener in a small jar. Pour over the cucumbers and onions.
- Sprinkle some fresh chopped dill and toss to coat.
Notes
- Lightly salt sliced cucumbers and let them drain 15-60 minutes to remove excess moisture and keep the salad crisp.
- Use English cucumbers for thin skin and fewer seeds; Persian cucumbers are also suitable.
- A mandoline or sharp knife ensures even, thin slices of cucumbers and onions.
- Dress the salad just before serving to maintain the freshest texture.
- Prepare vegetables and dressing in advance but combine right before serving for best results.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 24 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 24kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 5.7g | 2% |
| Protein | 0.7g | 1% |
| Fat | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sodium | 293.2mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 0.7g | 3% |
| Sugar | 3.4g | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 4.1mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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