Description
Refreshing Cucumber Onion Salad delivers crisp Mediterranean flavors with tangy vinegar and delicate herbs. Cool slices of cucumber and red onion mingle in a light dressing, inviting you to savor summer’s simple pleasures.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
Dressing Ingredients:
- ⅓ cup (79 ml) white vinegar or cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) vegetable oil or light olive oil
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) water
- 2 teaspoons (10 g) sugar
Instructions
- Slice cucumbers thinly using a mandoline or sharp knife, creating uniform, translucent rounds that will absorb the dressing effectively.
- Finely dice red onions into delicate, thin pieces to ensure balanced flavor distribution throughout the salad.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, gently combine the cucumber and onion slices, ensuring they are evenly mixed.
- Prepare the dressing by whisking together white vinegar (120 milliliters / 4 fluid ounces), olive oil (30 milliliters / 1 fluid ounce), salt, and freshly ground black pepper until fully emulsified.
- If using dried dill weed instead of fresh, incorporate into the dressing, stirring thoroughly to release its aromatic essence.
- Pour the prepared dressing over the cucumber and onion mixture, carefully tossing to coat every slice uniformly.
- Allow the salad to marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to 1 hour, enabling the vegetables to absorb the tangy dressing and develop enhanced flavors.
- Before serving, give the salad a gentle stir to redistribute the dressing and revive the ingredients.
- Store the cucumber onion salad in a sealed container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days, ensuring optimal freshness and taste.
Notes
- Chilling this salad enhances its crisp texture and allows flavors to meld beautifully.
- Swap fresh dill with dried dill by using 2 teaspoons in the dressing for consistent herb taste.
- Marinate the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to develop deeper, more complex flavors.
- Keep leftovers refrigerated in a sealed container and consume within 2-3 days for optimal freshness.
- Gently stir the salad before serving to redistribute the dressing and revive its vibrant appearance.
- Consider using Persian or English cucumbers for a more delicate and less watery salad base.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: Eastern European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 74 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 2 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg