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Cucumber Onion Salad

A refreshing and crunchy cucumber onion salad, perfect as a side dish or light appetizer. This salad combines crisp cucumbers with thinly sliced onions, dressed in a tangy vinaigrette.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Mediterranean
Servings 4 servings
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Salad

  • 2 medium cucumbers peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1 medium red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved (optional for color and sweetness)
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

For the Dressing

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin for best flavor
  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey to balance acidity
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 clove garlic minced (optional for extra flavor)

Instructions
 

Prepare the Vegetables

  • Start by washing the cucumbers and cherry tomatoes under cold water. This removes any dirt or pesticides.
  • Peel the cucumbers using a vegetable peeler if desired, then slice them thinly using a sharp knife. Aim for about 1/8-inch thick slices for the best texture.
  • Thinly slice the red onion. If the flavor is too strong for your taste, soak the slices in cold water for 10 minutes to mellow the flavor.
  • If using, halve the cherry tomatoes and set aside.

Make the Dressing

  • In a mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, white wine vinegar, honey, salt, black pepper, and minced garlic.
  • Whisk the ingredients together until the dressing is well combined and emulsified. This ensures that the oil and vinegar blend properly, creating a smooth dressing.

Combine and Serve

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers, red onion, and cherry tomatoes.
  • Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently to coat everything evenly. Be careful not to bruise the vegetables.
  • Let the salad sit for about 5-10 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld together.
  • Garnish with chopped parsley before serving for a fresh touch.

Notes

This salad can be made ahead of time. However, for the best texture, add the dressing just before serving. You can also customize it by adding other vegetables like bell peppers or radishes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg
Keyword cucumber salad, fresh salad, onion salad
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