Cucumber and Red Onion Salad
Light, refreshing, and bursting with flavor, this Cucumber and Red Onion Salad is the perfect side dish for any occasion. Featuring crisp cucumber slices, zesty red onion, and a sprinkle of fragrant fresh dill, this healthy salad is elevated with a tangy-sweet dressing made from white vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, and a touch of honey. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, it’s a quick and easy recipe that’s ideal for summer picnics, barbecues, or as a fresh accompaniment to your favorite entrées. Serve chilled or at room temperature for a delightful balance of crunch and zing. Enjoy this naturally gluten-free and vegetarian salad that’s as nutritious as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium Cucumber
- 1 medium Red onion
- 2 tablespoons Fresh dill
- 3 tablespoons White vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash the cucumbers thoroughly and peel them if desired. Slice the cucumbers thinly into rounds and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Peel the red onion and slice it thinly into half-moon shapes. Add the sliced onion to the bowl with the cucumbers.
Chop the fresh dill finely and add it to the bowl with the cucumbers and onions.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the white vinegar, olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is well combined.
Pour the dressing over the cucumber and onion mixture. Toss gently to coat the vegetables evenly in the dressing.
Let the salad sit for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
384 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.7 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.2 g | 21% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1197 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 33.1 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.4 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.0 g | ||
| Protein | 4.3 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 108 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 848 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
