Cucumber Salad
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
5
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Calories
53 kcal
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Course
Side Dish
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Cuisine
Vegetarian
Cucumber Salad
Description
Cucumber Salad combines thin slices of cucumber and sweet onion with a dressing made of white vinegar, red wine vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper. The cucumbers provide a crisp and cool texture, while the sweetness from the sugar and the acidity from the vinegars create a balanced tangy flavor. The thin slicing ensures the ingredients absorb the dressing well.
The salad is tossed with the dressing and ideally marinated for at least an hour to allow the flavors to meld and the onions to soften slightly. This results in a refreshing, bright salad with a gentle bite from the onion.
It serves well as a crisp accompaniment to grilled or roasted dishes, bringing acidity and lightness to balance richer foods. Variations can include adding tomatoes, basil, avocado, or watermelon and feta for a more complex salad.
For best texture and flavor, the salad can be prepared ahead and stored refrigerated for up to a couple of days, allowing it to develop more depth. Adjust the dressing to taste before serving if desired.
Ingredients
- 6 cucumber or 1 English cucumber, mini
- 1/4 or a large sweet onion
- 3 Tablespoons white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
- salt freshly ground
- black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
- Cut the cucumbers into thin slices. Slice the wedge of sweet onion into very thin slices. Place in a large bowl.
- In a small bowl combine the vinegar, sugar, red wine vinegar, salt and pepper. Taste the dressing--it's easy to adapt it if you want it to be a little sweeter or more tangy.
- Pour dressing over veggies and toss to combine. For best results, allow the mixture to marinate for at least an hour before serving.
Notes
- The salad can be made in advance and chilled for 1-2 days to enhance flavor.
- Additions like tomato, basil, avocado, or watermelon and feta provide delicious variations.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 5Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 53 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 53kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 510mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 259IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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