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Cucumber Salad

August 12, 2016 by GG 7 Comments

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Cucumber Salad combines the crunch of fresh cucumbers with a light and tangy homemade vinaigrette and a hint of red onion making it the perfect side dish recipe on a warm summer evening.
Cucumber Salad combines the crunch of fresh cucumbers with a light and tangy homemade vinaigrette and a hint of red onion making it the perfect side dish recipe on a warm summer evening.
sliced cucumbers with red onion
Cucumber Salad combines the crunch of fresh cucumbers with a light and tangy homemade vinaigrette and a hint of red onion making it the perfect side dish recipe on a warm summer evening.

Our Cucumber Salad recipe combines the crunch of fresh cucumbers with a light and tangy homemade vinaigrette and a hint of red onion. Our easy cucumber salad is the perfect side dish recipe on a warm summer evening.

When cucumbers grow with such enthusiasm in summer gardens it's time to make Cucumber Salad with a sweet and tangy light vinaigrette. cucumbers | salad | farmers market | summer | vegetable | salad | picnic | bumper crop

Cucumber Salad Recipe

When cucumbers grow with such enthusiasm in summer gardens it’s time to whip up a quick cucumber salad! The crisp fresh flavor of the cucumbers are brightened by the sweet tangy-ness of the light vinaigrette. And when you combine cucumbers with red onions for a perfect flavor duo, this healthy cucumber salad instantly becomes a new summer favorite.

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Our cucumber side dish recipe will be a refreshing compliment to your next summertime meal and will look so pretty served in one of my favorite dishes! Dining al fresco just got more delicious!

Cucumber Salad combines the crunch of fresh cucumbers with a light and tangy homemade vinaigrette and a hint of red onion making it the perfect side dish recipe on a warm summer evening.

Cucumber FAQs

How to select cucumbers?

Select cucumbers that are:

  • firm in texture
  • bright medium to dark green in color
  • cucumbers with thin skins have fewer seeds than cucumber with thicker skins, who knew?

Store cucumbers in the refrigerator and they will stay fresh for several days. 

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What are the benefits of cucumbers?

Cucumbers provide us with valuable benefits. These benefits include: 

  • anti-inflammatory properties
  • contain antioxidants
  • may reduce your risk of cancer 
  • high in nutrients
  • low in calories
  • may lower blood sugar
  • promote hydration

Ingredients you will need to make this recipe

  • cucumbers
  • red onion
  • red wine vinegar
  • olive oil
  • sugar
  • kosher salt
  • black pepper

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Jalapeno Cucumber Margaritas and Spring Roll Bowl

 

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Spring Roll Bowls have all the flavors and textures of a spring roll including avocado, carrot, cucumber and red cabbage, with half the fuss, all in a bowl!

Tomato Cucumber Salad And Vodka Mint Refresher

Heirloom Tomato & Cucumber Summer Salad is an easy summer side dish bursting with tomatoes and cucumbers lightly coated in a tangy red wine vinaigrette. Heirloom Tomato & Cucumber Summer Salad will not only be a delicious addition on your table but is also brimming with gorgeous summer colors.

The clean taste of cucumber partnered with the burst of cool flavor from fresh mint in a Cucumber Mint Vodka Refresher will certainly cool you off on those hot summer days! Planning to enjoy your happy hour alcohol free this week? Our Cucumber Mint Vodka Refresher takes just as fabulous without the vodka too! Cheers!

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Cucumber Salad combines the crunch of fresh cucumbers with a light and tangy homemade vinaigrette and a hint of red onion making it the perfect side dish recipe on a warm summer evening.
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Cucumber Salad
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
 

When cucumbers grow with such enthusiasm in summer gardens it's time to make Cucumber Salad! The crisp fresh flavor of the cucumbers are brightened by the sweet tangyness of the light vinaigrette. 

Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cucumber salad
Servings: 6
Calories: 42 kcal
Author: Gwynn Galvin
Ingredients
  • 1 lb. cucumbers, peeled in stripes, thinly sliced, 6 cups
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
  • 2 Tbs. red wine vinegar
  • 1 Tbs. olive oil
  • 1 Tbs. sugar
  • 1 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp. pepper
Instructions
  1. Combine all ingredients in serving dish and toss until evenly coated.
  2. Serve immediately. Cucumbers release their water content as they sit so this is best served as soon as you toss it!
Recipe Notes

Makes 5 cups. 

Nutrition Facts
Cucumber Salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 42 Calories from Fat 18
% Daily Value*
Fat 2g3%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 321mg14%
Potassium 113mg3%
Carbohydrates 5g2%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 54IU1%
Vitamin C 3mg4%
Calcium 12mg1%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

This recipe is part of Meal Plan Monday and Weekend Potluck

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