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A fresh cucumber and red onion salad garnished with dill in a white bowl, accompanied by a honey dipper, a small dish of sliced cucumbers, a plaid napkin, and a jug of vinaigrette on a white table.

Cucumber and Onion Salad

Jennifer Allen
Nothing says Southern summer like a chilled bowl of Cucumber and Onion Salad. It’s the kind of side dish that graced many of our Sunday tables, simple and full of fresh garden flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 47 kcal

Equipment

  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife or mandoline
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Measuring spoons and cups
  • Mixing spoon or tongs
  • Plastic wrap or lid
  • Pepper grinder

Ingredients
  

  • 2 English cucumbers very thinly sliced
  • ½ large red onion very thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey or agave nectar
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill chopped, for garnish
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Thinly slice the cucumbers and red onion using a sharp knife or mandoline. Put them in a large mixing bowl.
  • Add apple cider vinegar, honey or agave, and sea salt to the bowl. Gently toss everything together until the cucumbers and onions are well coated.
  • Cover the bowl and place it in the refrigerator for 20 minutes. This lets the flavors come together and keeps the salad crisp and cold.
  • Use tongs or a fork to lift the cucumbers and onions out of the bowl, leaving behind any extra liquid. Transfer to a serving dish.
  • Sprinkle chopped dill over the top. Add more dill as garnish if you like. Finish with a few turns of freshly ground black pepper.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingsCalories: 47kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 1gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 586mgPotassium: 256mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 173IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 29mgIron: 1mg

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Keyword cucumber salad, Southern salad, summer side dish, vinegar salad
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