Cucumber Salad

This easy Cucumber Salad recipe is full of crisp cucumber, tossed with red onion and a sweet, tangy dressing. Perfect as a healthy summer side dish, for BBQ parties and picnics.

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There’s so much to say about this simple cucumber salad recipe. I honestly don’t know where to start, so I’ll just say that I love it. I love it so much that when summer kicks into full gear, we have it every night. When we don’t make cucumber tomato salad, of course. A couple of days ago I posted on my Instagram a story about my cuc salad, sharing my latest obsession with the net. I was impressed at the amount of people that replied back begging for the recipe. Here I am, writing one of the best summer recipes ever. I’m sure you will love it.

• It is quick and easy to make cucumber salad. You just need to toss sliced cucumber and onion in vinegar and sugar. Let it marinate in the fridge for about 20 minutes and you’ll have the perfect side dish.
• Clocking at 26 calories, you can enjoy this healthy cucumber salad for weight loss and keto diets. Further, it’s rich in antioxidants, nutrients and water to stay hydrated in hot summer days.
• Tossed in a sweet and tangy dressing, pipino salad is so satisfying and delicious. It’s has the perfect combination of flavors and textures, with all those crisp cucumbers and onions.
• This is such a versatile dish, it goes well with anything, anytime. Serve it as a refreshing side dish for your weekly dinners, as a healthy addition to your lunches, or for barbecues. Everyone will love your cucumber onion salad.

What is cucumber salad made of?

The cucumber salad recipe ingredients are so simple. You only need cucumber and onion as a base, vinegar, sugar and salt are for the dressing. Stick around and keep on reading to learn everything about ingredients, replacements and recommendations.

• English cucumbers. Also sold under the name of seedless or European cucumbers, they are larger, with a thin outer skin, a sweeter flavor, and almost no seeds. English cucumbers are the best for salad, but you can also use other varieties.
• Red onion. I like using red onion because it gives the dish the best taste, texture and colors. You can also slice white onion or scallions, if you prefer.
• Apple cider vinegar. This is my personal choice, I love the sweet and sour taste of apple cider vinegar. It is more delicate and slightly fruity, perfect for this refreshing summer dish. You can substitute ACV with white vine vinegar or red white vinegar.
• Granular sugar. Marinating cucumber and onion in vinegar and sugar gives this salad the best flavor. Sweet and tangy, almost addicting. You can use regular sugar, or replace with sugar-free keto sweeteners, if necessary.
• Salt. This is a simple cucumber salad recipe, seasoned with just a bit of salt. But you can customize your dish with additional seasonings and herbs such as ground black pepper and fresh dill.

How to make cucumber salad

1. Gather all ingredients. If you haven’t already, start by cutting cucumber and onion into thin slices. You can do this ahead of time, or just before preparing the salad.
2. Toss cucumber & onion in vinegar. In a large mixing bowl, combine sliced cucumbers with onion, apple cider vinegar, sugar and salt. Toss well, then refrigerate for at least 20 minutes so that the cuke salad can get all the good flavors.
3. Serve marinated cucumbers. After they have chilled, taste and season with more salt if it is necessary. You can also add extra seasonings and herbs, such as black pepper and fresh dill. Serve as a refreshing addition to your meals.

Storage directions

Transfer leftovers into an airtight container, then refrigerate. If properly stored, cucumber and red onion salad can last up to three days. But it is recommended to consume it within the first day, it tends to lose freshness and texture quite quickly. Before serving, give it a gentle stir to rejuvenate the vegetables with dressing and flavors.

Serving ideas

• Air fryer tofu
• Salmon patties
• Air fryer corn on the cob
• Fish cakes
• Salmon pasta

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Cucumber Salad

This easy Cucumber Salad recipe is full of crisp cucumber, tossed with red onion and a sweet, tangy dressing. Perfect as a healthy summer side dish, for BBQ parties and picnics.

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Resting Time: 20 minutes minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes minutes

Servings: 6 servings

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Ingredients 

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• ▢ 2 English cucumbers, also known as seedless cucumbers, thinly sliced
• ▢ ½ large red onion, thinly sliced
• ▢ 3 ½ tbsp apple cider vinegar, or white vine vinegar
• ▢ 2 tsp granulated sugar
• ▢ ½ to 1 tsp sea salt, to taste
• ▢ dill, optional, for serving

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Instructions 

• Gather all ingredients, thinly slicing cucumbers and onions if you haven't already.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine sliced cucumbers with red onion, vinegar, granulated sugar and salt. Toss cucumber salad, then place in the refrigerator to chill for at least 20 minutes.
• After it has chilled, taste the salad and season with more salt if it is necessary. Serve as a fresh side dish for your meals.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 25.9kcal | Carbohydrates: 5.9g | Protein: 0.8g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.04g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 196.7mg | Potassium: 167.7mg | Fiber: 0.7g | Sugar: 3.4g | Vitamin A: 105.2IU | Vitamin C: 3.5mg | Calcium: 18.9mg | Iron: 0.3mg

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