Sweet and Sour Cucumber Salad
Crisp, tangy, and refreshingly vibrant, this Sweet and Sour Cucumber Salad is the perfect side dish to brighten up any meal. Combining thinly sliced cucumbers and red onions with a zesty dressing made from white vinegar, granulated sugar, soy sauce, and a hint of sesame oil, this salad strikes the ideal balance of flavors—sweet, tangy, and savory. A garnish of nutty sesame seeds and fragrant fresh dill elevates both the taste and presentation, making it a show-stopper for picnics, potlucks, or simple weeknight dinners. Ready in just 15 minutes and chilled to perfection, this cucumber salad is a quick, no-cook dish that’s light, refreshing, and wonderfully versatile. Perfect for summer or whenever you crave a crisp and flavorful bite, this recipe is sure to become a staple in your repertoire!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium cucumber
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 0.25 cup white vinegar
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash the cucumbers thoroughly and pat them dry. Peel the cucumbers if desired, then slice them thinly into rounds using a sharp knife or mandoline slicer.
Cut the red onion into thin slices. Add the cucumber and red onion slices to a large mixing bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the white vinegar, granulated sugar, water, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and black pepper until the sugar is completely dissolved.
Pour the sweet and sour dressing over the cucumber and onion slices. Toss gently to ensure all the vegetables are well coated.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. For best results, let the salad chill for 1–2 hours.
Before serving, sprinkle the salad with sesame seeds and fresh dill for added flavor and presentation.
Serve cold as a side dish or refreshing snack. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
105 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 4.9 g | 6% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.6 g | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 298 mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 14.9 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.7 g | ||
| Protein | 1.4 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 26 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 193 mg | 4% | |
*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.
