4.8 from 69 votes
Cucumber Salad
Cucumber Salad blends crisp sliced cucumbers, onions, and diced tomatoes with a tangy vinegar dressing seasoned with oregano and optional fresh dill. The salad offers a refreshing, light side dish with a mix of textures and bright flavors that can be adjusted with herbs, sweetness, or spice to suit varied tastes.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
8
(1 cup servings)
Calories:
28 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Salad
Cuisine:
Vegan, gluten-free
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.
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 (1 cup servings)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 28
% 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.