5 from 57 votes
Cucumber Salad
This Cucumber Salad combines thinly sliced English cucumbers and red onions dressed with a vinegar-sugar mixture, fresh dill, salt, and pepper. The salad offers a refreshing, crisp texture and bright, slightly sweet, and tangy flavors. It is a light side dish suitable for preparing just before serving to maintain crispness.
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
8
Calories:
24 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
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.
Cup of Yum
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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 24
% 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.