Tangy Cucumber Salad
Brighten up your table with this crisp and refreshing Tangy Cucumber Salad, a perfect blend of crunch and zest that’s ready in just 15 minutes! This vibrant side dish stars thinly sliced cucumbers and red onions tossed in a tangy dressing made with white vinegar, olive oil, and a touch of sweetness from granulated sugar. Fresh dill and minced garlic infuse every bite with aromatic flavor, while a quick chill in the fridge allows the bold flavors to meld beautifully. Low in calories yet bursting with taste, this easy-to-make salad is the ultimate companion to grilled meats, summer barbecues, or any light meal. Serve it chilled for a cooling side dish that's as healthy as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large Cucumbers
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 2 tablespoons Fresh dill
- 3 tablespoons White vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 clove Garlic
Instructions
Wash the cucumbers thoroughly and thinly slice them into rounds using a sharp knife or mandoline. Transfer the slices to a large salad bowl.
Peel and thinly slice the red onion into half-moon shapes. Add the onion slices to the bowl with the cucumbers.
Finely chop the fresh dill and sprinkle it over the cucumber and onion mixture.
In a small bowl, whisk together the white vinegar, olive oil, granulated sugar, salt, and black pepper until the sugar dissolves completely.
Mince the garlic clove finely and stir it into the dressing mixture.
Pour the tangy dressing over the cucumbers and onions. Toss well to ensure all the slices are evenly coated.
Cover the salad bowl with plastic wrap and let it sit in the refrigerator for at least 20-30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Before serving, give the salad another toss and garnish with additional fresh dill if desired.
Serve chilled as a refreshing side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
405 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.8 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1199 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 33.6 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.4 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.0 g | ||
| Protein | 5.0 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 130 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 1056 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.
