Refreshing Cucumber Salad Recipe (With Vinegar & Red Onion)

This simple cucumber salad with vinegar and red onion makes a light and refreshing addition to your summer meal.

I was a terribly picky eater when I was a child (read: My Picky Eater Recovery). There’s a long list of foods that I wouldn’t eat then that I love now. This cucumber salad with vinegar is one of them. I grew up seeing it on the table–especially in the summertime when my parents pick loads of fresh cucumbers from their garden–but I never tried it until I was an adult.

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This salad would make an easy, seasonal side dish for dinner or lunch.

How to Make Cucumber Salad

What kind of vinegar do you use for cucumber salad?

• Cucumber salad with rice vinegar: This vinegar is sweet and light-tasting
• Cucumber salad with apple cider vinegar: This vinegar will give your salad a tart flavor
• Cucumber salad with red wine vinegar: You’ll get more “bite” with this vinegar

What kind of onions do you use with cucumber salad?

• Red onion: These give cucumber salad a great color, may be slightly spicy, and are good eaten raw
• Sweet onion (such as Vidalia): These onions are white inside, obviously have a sweet flavor, and can be used raw
• Yellow onions: These are typically used for cooking

What can you put in cucumber salad?

• A small handful of chopped, fresh dill or parsley
• Chopped fresh tomatoes
• A sprinkle of sugar (keep in mind that seasoned rice vinegar is already sweet)

Is Cucumber Salad Healthy?

Yes! Cucumbers contain a little bit of vitamin K, which helps blood clot normally. They also have a bit of potassium, a mineral that helps regulate blood pressure. Cucumbers also pack a lot of water (they’re 96 percent water!) which means they’re filling and low in calories. Onions also contain disease-fighting compounds–and the pigment in the red onions in this recipe work as antioxidants in the body.

Enjoy!

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Cucumber Salad With Vinegar

Yield: 2

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

This simple cucumber salad with vinegar makes a light and refreshing addition to your summer meal.

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Ingredients

• 1 medium cucumber, peeled and sliced
• 1-2 tablespoons diced red onion
• 3 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon water
• salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Place sliced cucumbers and red onion in a small bowl.
2. Add vinegar and water and toss to coat.
3. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 2 Serving Size: 1 serving
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 42Sodium: 378mgCarbohydrates: 10gFiber: 1gSugar: 8gProtein: 1g

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