Description
This Cucumber Onion Salad showcases the crispness of fresh cucumbers and the sweetness of onions, combined with a tangy dressing, making it an ideal choice for a quick, healthy meal that’s bursting with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 mini cucumbers
- 1/4 large sweet onion
- 3 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Slice the cucumbers into thin rounds and the sweet onion into very thin slices. Combine the veggies in a large bowl.
- In a small bowl, mix the white vinegar, granulated sugar, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper. Adjust the dressing to your taste for sweetness or tanginess.
- Pour the dressing over the sliced vegetables and toss to coat evenly. For best flavor, let the salad marinate for at least one hour before serving.
Notes
For a spicier kick, add some chopped jalapeños to the mix.
You can substitute the sweet onion with a red onion for a bolder flavor.
This salad pairs wonderfully with grilled meats or as a side dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
