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Cucumber Salad with Vinegar Dressing

Cucumber Salad with Vinegar Dressing for Effortless Freshness

Cucumber Salad with Vinegar Dressing is a refreshing and healthy side dish perfect for summer meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 90
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2-3 pieces fresh cucumbers Use firm cucumbers for the best crunch.
  • 1 medium sweet onion Can substitute with red onion.
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup olive oil Rich base that enhances flavors.
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar Provides necessary acidity.
  • 1 clove minced garlic Infuses dressing with flavor.
  • to taste salt Adjust to your taste preference.
  • to taste pepper Adjust to your taste preference.

Equipment

  • Mandoline slicer
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Serving bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Wash cucumbers under cool water and slice them into uniform pieces, about ¼ inch thick. Place in a large serving bowl.
  2. Peel and slice the sweet onion into thin rounds, adding it to the bowl with the cucumbers.
  3. In a small mixing bowl, combine olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and minced garlic. Whisk until well-blended.
  4. Pour the dressing over the cucumbers and sweet onions. Stir gently until evenly coated.
  5. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least one hour to let the flavors meld together.
  6. Stir the salad gently before serving. Enjoy chilled as a side dish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This salad can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Allowing it to marinate overnight enhances the flavor.

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