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Healthy Cucumber Onion Salad Recipe
This refreshing cucumber and onion salad recipe is filled with bright tangy flavors and is easy to make in less than 20 minutes. Cucumber salad with onion slices is made with a homemade Italian dressing consisting of white wine vinegar, olive oil, honey, and garlic–you will love it!
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 168 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Main Course , Salad , Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 English cucumbers thinly sliced
- 1 red onion thinly sliced
Italian Dressing
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 garlic clove grated
- kosher sea salt to taste
- Kosher pepper to to taste
Instructions
- To a large bowl, add all the dressing ingredients and whisk well to emulsify.
- Add the sliced cucumbers and onion to the bowl.
- Lightly toss everything until combined and serve.
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Notes
- Red onions have the best flavors for this recipe, but white onions will work, too.
- You can use apple cider vinegar in place of the white wine vinegar.
- Maple syrup can be used in place of honey.
- Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- You can use Persian or regular cucumbers if you do not have access to English cucumbers.
Nutrition Information
Calories
168kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Sodium
6mg
(0%)
Potassium
276mg
(8%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
167IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
41mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 168
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 168kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 276mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 167IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 41mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.