Cucumber and Onion Salad
This fresh and crunchy cucumber and onion salad is tossed with a sweet-tangy honey vinaigrette with chopped dill and sesame seeds. It's the perfect summer side dish!
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
For the salad:
- 2 English cucumbers use crisp cucumbers
- ½ red onion thinly sliced
For the dressing:
- ¼ cup white wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
For garnish:
- chopped fresh dill optional
- sesame seeds optional
Instructions
- Prepare the cucumber. Using a mandolin slicer or a knife, slice the cucumbers into ¼-inch thick slices. Season the cucumber slices immediately with a large pinch of salt - a good starting point is 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt per pound of cucumbers. Then place them in a colander to drain for 20-30 minutes. Once they are drained, pat them dry.
- Add the onions. Thinly slice your red onions. Combine the onions and cucumbers in a bowl.
- Make the dressing. In a separate bowl, whisk the white wine vinegar with honey, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble the salad. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine. Taste for salt and pepper and adjust accordingly. Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 15 minutes before serving.
- Serve. Garnish your cucumber salad with some dill and/or sesame seeds. Toss it gently once more and serve.
Notes
- Instead of the dressing, you can add plain or Greek yogurt and some Sriracha for a different twist to the salad.
- Sesame seeds are a nice addition because they give extra crunch.
- Always choose crisp cucumbers. You can check by gently squeezing them. The firm ones will give you resistance. I always go with English cucumbers.
- Season your cucumbers as soon as you slice them. This extra step allows them to release some of their water and keeps them crunchy.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 47kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 249mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 158IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg
