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Cucumber Salad
This easy Cucumber Salad is a delicious combination of cool cucumber, sweet onion, and tangy marinade that can be made in advance and is perfect for any BBQ or Summer party!
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 5
Calories: 53 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 6 mini cucumbers or 1 English cucumber
- 1/4 or a large sweet onion
- 3 Tablespoons white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
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.
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Notes
- Make Ahead Instructions: Prepare salad and store in the fridge for 1-2 days.
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- Watermelon Cucumber Salad: Add cubed watermelon, feta cheese, and some fresh basil before serving.
Nutrition Information
Calories
53kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Sodium
9mg
(0%)
Potassium
510mg
(15%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
259IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
54mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 53
% 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.