Cucumber Salad
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
8 (1 cup servings)
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Calories
28 kcal
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Cuisine
Vegan, gluten-free
Cucumber Salad
Description
The salad features thinly sliced English cucumbers, diced Roma tomatoes, and sliced onion combined in a bowl. A dressing made from white wine vinegar (or similar vinegar), optional olive oil, dried oregano, salt, and optional fresh dill is whisked and tossed with the vegetables for a balance of acidity and herbaceous notes.
The preparation encourages flavor adjustment by adding more vinegar, salt, or herbs as preferred. Variations include adding sweeteners for a touch of sweetness, cayenne or crushed red pepper for heat, or fresh garlic either raw or lightly sautéed for a mellowed sharpness. After tossing, the salad can be eaten immediately or chilled for an hour to meld flavors further.
Fresh herbs like dill are recommended for best flavor, and the recipe yields about 8 cups, suitable for a group serving or multiple meals. This salad serves well as a cooling accompaniment to heavier main dishes.
Ingredients
- 2 English cucumber or seedless garden cucumbers, large
- 1/2 onion red or white, small
- 3 Roma tomato or grape/cherry tomatoes
For the vinegar dressing:
- 3 Tbsp. white wine vinegar (or red wine vinegar, apple cider vinegar)
- 1/2 Tbsp. olive oil (optional, omit for oil-free)
- 1 tsp. oregano and/or fresh herbs, dried
- 1/8 tsp. salt
- dill fresh, optional, 1 tablespoon
Instructions
- Make the dressing: Add all dressing ingredients to a small bowl and whisk to combine.
- Thinly slice cucumbers (peeled if desired) and thinly slice onion. Dice tomatoes, removing excess juice. Place in a large mixing bowl.
- Pour dressing over salad. Toss to combine. Adjust flavors as desired (more vinegar, salt, herbs).
- Enjoy immediately or refrigerate in a sealed container for an hour to let flavors further combine.
Notes
- Fresh herbs such as dill, parsley, or basil enhance the salad's flavor; fresh dill is especially recommended.
- Sweeten the dressing with agave, sugar, or other sweeteners if a milder tartness is preferred.
- Add 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper or crushed red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Incorporate 1 clove minced garlic into the dressing raw or sauté lightly beforehand to mellow its intensity.
- This recipe makes about 8 cups of salad, suitable for multiple servings.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8(1 cup servings)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 28 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 28kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Potassium | 181mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 277IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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