Onion Cucumber Salad

Crisp, refreshing, and bursting with flavor, this Onion Cucumber Salad is the perfect blend of simplicity and sophistication. Featuring thinly sliced cucumbers, sweet red onions, and a fragrant touch of fresh dill, this salad is dressed in a tangy mix of white vinegar, olive oil, and a hint of honey for natural sweetness. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, it’s an effortless side dish that complements grilled meats, sandwiches, or light appetizers. Whether served chilled for a summer picnic or at room temperature alongside your favorite meal, this salad’s vibrant flavors and crunchy texture make it an instant classic.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 medium-sized cucumber
• 1 medium-sized red onion
• 2 tablespoons fresh dill
• 2 tablespoons white vinegar
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash the cucumbers and thinly slice them into rounds. You can use a mandoline slicer for uniform thickness if available.

Step 2

Peel the red onion and slice it into very thin rounds. Separate the slices into rings.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the white vinegar, olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Step 4

Chop the fresh dill finely and set aside.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cucumber slices, onion rings, and chopped fresh dill.

Step 6

Drizzle the dressing over the cucumber and onion mixture, and gently toss everything together to ensure the vegetables are evenly coated.

Step 7

Let the salad sit for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 8

Serve chilled or at room temperature. This salad pairs well with grilled meats, sandwiches, or as a light appetizer.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	588 grams (588.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	268

Total Fat 14.70g	19%
Saturated Fat 2.30g	12%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.50g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1197mg	52%
Total Carbohydrate 33.10g	12%
Dietary Fiber 4.40g	16%
Total Sugars 18.00g
Protein 4.30g	9%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 107mg	8%
Iron 2mg	11%
Potassium 838mg	18%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 46.9%

Protein: 6.1%

Carbs: 47.0%