Cucumber Salad with Red Onion
A crisp cucumber salad with red onion tossed in a simple vinegar dressing. Light, refreshing and perfect as an easy summer side.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 large English cucumbers thinly sliced
- ½ red onion thinly sliced
- ¼ cup white vinegar
- ¼ cup water
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon salt plus more to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper plus more to taste
- fresh dill for serving, optional
Instructions
- Add cucumbers and onions to a medium bowl.2 large English cucumbers, ½ red onion
- Whisk together vinegar, water, maple syrup, salt and pepper in a small bowl.¼ cup white vinegar, ¼ cup water, 2 teaspoons maple syrup, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Pour dressing over the cucumber and onion mixture and toss to combine. Serve immediately or let soak for 1-2 hours in the fridge to let the cucumbers soak up the dressing more. Serve with a slotted spoon.
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Notes
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2–3 days. Stir before serving as liquid may accumulate.
- Make it sweeter or tangier: Adjust the maple syrup or vinegar slightly to fit your taste.
- Add herbs: Fresh dill, parsley or mint are great additions if you want to switch up the flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 1/4 recipe | Calories: 29kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 294mg | Potassium: 171mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g