Marinated Cucumber Salad on Salad Greens
Brighten up your meal with this Marinated Cucumber Salad on Salad Greens, a refreshing and elegant dish that's as simple as it is flavorful. Thinly sliced cucumbers and red onions are tossed in a zesty marinade of rice vinegar, olive oil, honey, soy sauce, and a hint of garlic, then chilled to perfection for a harmonious balance of tangy, savory, and slightly sweet flavors. Served over a bed of crisp mixed salad greens and topped with a sprinkle of nutty sesame seeds, this recipe offers a light yet satisfying option perfect for warm-weather lunches or as a healthy side dish. Ready in just 15 minutes, this no-cook salad is packed with vibrant textures, bold flavors, and wholesome ingredients, making it an ideal choice for a quick, nutritious meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium Cucumber
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 3 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Soy sauce
- 1 clove Garlic
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 4 cups Mixed salad greens
- 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds
Instructions
Wash the cucumbers thoroughly and slice them thinly into rounds. Optionally, you can peel the cucumbers if desired.
Thinly slice the red onion into half-moon shapes and add them to a large mixing bowl along with the sliced cucumbers.
In a small bowl, prepare the marinade by whisking together the rice vinegar, olive oil, honey, soy sauce, grated garlic (from the garlic clove), salt, and black pepper.
Pour the marinade over the cucumbers and onions. Toss gently to ensure all the vegetables are evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
While the cucumbers marinate, prepare the serving plates by arranging the mixed salad greens evenly across four plates or bowls.
After marinating, spoon the cucumber and onion mixture over the salad greens, ensuring some of the marinade coats the greens as a light dressing.
Sprinkle the salads with sesame seeds for a finishing touch.
Serve immediately and enjoy your vibrant, tangy Marinated Cucumber Salad on Salad Greens.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
409 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.6 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.8 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 870 mg | 38% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 31.9 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.4 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.5 g | ||
| Protein | 6.9 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 146 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 3.2 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 1123 mg | 24% | |
*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.
