5.0 from 21 votes
Simple Cucumber Salad
This easy mayo-free Cucumber Salad is complete with not only fresh cucumbers, but also sweet peas, crunchy red onion, tangy tomatoes, fresh herbs and a simple balsamic vinaigrette dressing.
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 6 -
Calories: 156 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 long English cucumbers thinly sliced
- 2-3 mini or Persian cucumbers thinly sliced
- 1/2 medium red onion thinly sliced into about 1" long pieces
- 1 cup frozen peas thawed
- 1 or 2 Tbsp fresh dill minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved or quartered if they're really large
- 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar reduction (Alessi is a brand we like)
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Add cucumbers, red onion, peas, dill and tomatoes to a large mixing bowl. Alternately, arrange them on a platter, as I've done in the photos.
- In a small bowl or mason jar, add balsamic vinegar reduction, olive oil, salt and pepper and whisk vigorously to combine.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss to combine, or just drizzle and serve.
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Notes
- Both English and Persian cucumbers have relatively little seeds, and a thin skin that doesn't need to be peeled. Of course, you can peel them if you'd like.
Nutrition Information
Calories
156kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Sodium
295mg
(12%)
Potassium
131mg
(4%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
324IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
16mg
(18%)
Calcium
12mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6-
Amount Per Serving
Calories 156
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 156kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Sodium | 295mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 131mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 324IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.