Description
A refreshing cucumber salad showcasing crisp textures and vibrant flavors, enhanced with vinegar and fresh herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium cucumbers (about 400 g)
- 1 small red onion (about 100 g)
- 60 ml (¼ cup) vinegar (white, apple cider, or rice)
- 30 ml (2 tablespoons) olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (dill or parsley) for garnish
Instructions
- Wash the cucumbers thoroughly and slice them thinly.
- Slice the red onion into thin rings and soak in cold water for 5 minutes.
- Whisk together the vinegar and olive oil in a small bowl, adding salt and pepper to taste.
- Combine the drained cucumber, soaked onions, and dressing in a larger mixing bowl.
- Cover and let the salad chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes.
Notes
The salad is best served fresh, but can be made a day ahead. Avoid cutting cucumbers too thick to ensure they absorb the dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg