Name: Crisp Cucumber Onion Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 5
Cuisine: Eastern European
Ingredients: 1 cucumber, sliced; ½ red onion, thinly sliced; ⅓ cup (79 ml) white vinegar or cider vinegar; 2 tbsps (30 ml) vegetable oil or light olive oil; 2 tbsps (30 ml) water; 2 tsps (10 g) sugar

Description

Cool cucumber and onion salad celebrates fresh Mediterranean flavors with crisp vegetables and tangy dressing. Refreshing ingredients create simple summer comfort you can enjoy alongside grilled meats or as a light side dish.

Ingredients

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1 cucumber, sliced
½ red onion, thinly sliced
⅓ cup (79 ml) white vinegar or cider vinegar
2 tbsps (30 ml) vegetable oil or light olive oil
2 tbsps (30 ml) water
2 tsps (10 g) sugar

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Instructions

Prepare Vegetables: Slice cucumbers into delicate, uniform rounds using a mandoline or sharp knife, and finely dice red onions to ensure balanced flavor distribution.
Create Dressing: Whisk white vinegar, olive oil, salt, and freshly ground black pepper until fully emulsified, incorporating dried dill weed to release its aromatic essence.
Combine and Marinate: Gently mix cucumber and onion slices in a spacious mixing bowl, pour the prepared dressing over the vegetables, and toss to coat every slice uniformly.
Chill and Develop Flavors: Refrigerate the salad for 30 minutes to 1 hour, allowing the vegetables to absorb the tangy dressing and enhance their taste profile.
Serve and Store: Stir the salad before serving to redistribute the dressing, and store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days to maintain optimal freshness.

Notes

Master Slicing Technique: Use a mandoline or sharp knife for consistently thin, translucent cucumber and onion slices that maximize dressing absorption.
Dressing Emulsion Pro: Whisk vinegar, oil, salt, and pepper until fully blended for a smooth, perfectly balanced flavor that coats every vegetable piece.
Marination Magic: Refrigerate salad for 30-60 minutes to let vegetables soak up tangy dressing, intensifying taste and creating a more harmonious blend.
Freshness Preservation: Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days, giving a quick stir before serving to revive flavors and texture.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Category: Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
Method: None
Cuisine: Eastern European

Nutrition

Serving Size: 5
Calories: 70
Sugar: 2 g
Sodium: 0 mg
Fat: 4 g
Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 8 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 1 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg