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Cucumber and Onion Salad

A refreshing and crunchy salad made with fresh cucumbers and onions, perfect as a side dish or light meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Calories: 80
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Vegetables
  • 2 medium cucumbers sliced
  • 1 medium red onion thinly sliced
Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sugar optional
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
Herbs
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill chopped

Method
 

Prepare the Vegetables
  1. Slice the cucumbers and red onion thinly and place them in a mixing bowl.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, white vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper.
Combine and Serve
  1. Pour the dressing over the sliced vegetables and toss to combine. Add chopped dill and mix well.
  2. Let the salad sit for about 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

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