Low Fat Refreshing Cucumber Salad
Crisp, tangy, and oh-so-refreshing, this Low Fat Refreshing Cucumber Salad is the perfect guilt-free side dish or light lunch to brighten any meal. Made with fresh cucumbers, red onion, and fragrant dill, this salad is tossed in a zesty dressing featuring white vinegar, lemon juice, and a touch of sugar for balanced sweetness. With just 15 minutes of prep and no cooking required, this low-calorie recipe is ideal for busy days or as a healthy addition to your summer picnic spread. Serve chilled for maximum flavor, and let the vibrant combination of ingredients steal the spotlight on your table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large cucumbers
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash the cucumbers thoroughly and slice them thinly using a mandoline slicer or sharp knife for even slices. Place them in a large bowl.
Peel the red onion and slice it thinly. Add the onion slices to the bowl with the cucumbers.
Finely chop the fresh dill and add it to the bowl with the cucumbers and onions.
In a small bowl, whisk together the white vinegar, lemon juice, olive oil, sugar, salt, and black pepper until the sugar has dissolved and the dressing is well combined.
Pour the dressing over the cucumber, onion, and dill mixture. Gently toss everything together until all ingredients are well coated with the dressing.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. This step is optional if you prefer to serve it immediately.
Before serving, give the salad a gentle stir to redistribute the dressing. Enjoy your refreshing cucumber salad as a side dish or light lunch.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
276 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.8 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.4 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1198 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 33.7 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.4 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.4 g | ||
| Protein | 4.9 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 124 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 1048 mg | 22% | |
*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.
