Description
Sweet and Tangy Cucumber salad is a crisp and refreshing side dish with cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, and herbs tossed in a zesty-sweet vinaigrette. Ideal for summer meals, barbecues, or light lunches.
Ingredients
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- 2 English cucumbers or 4 Persian cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced (optional)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley or dill, chopped
- 1/4 cup white vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tsp sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Wash and thinly slice the cucumbers. Halve the cherry tomatoes, and thinly slice the red onion and bell pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, tomatoes, onion, bell pepper, and herbs.
- In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, sugar, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently to coat.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to marinate.
- Garnish with red pepper flakes and sesame seeds before serving, if desired.
Notes
- Marinate longer for more developed flavor.
- Add feta, chickpeas, or grilled chicken for protein.
- Substitute sugar with honey or your favorite sweetener.
- Fresh dill or mint can be used instead of parsley.
- Not suitable for freezing due to cucumber texture changes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg