Cucumber and onion salad with vinegar and sugar is a quick and easy side bursting with freshness.
Even though cucumbers are typically a summer crop, we're fortunate to have access to them year-round in the shops, so I don't miss being unable to grow them during the summer season.
But, when I do grow them, there is so much abundance that I am able to make various delicious salads such as cucumber carrot salad, spicy cucumber salad without sesame oil, cucumber in yogurt salad, and now this amazing recipe - I am addicted!
I was inspired to make this recipe by my local Indian restaurant. While they fill theirs with spices and some oil, I prefer mine to be refreshing, light, sweet and tangy.
It takes me only a few minutes to prepare this side salad, which my family and I enjoy with a rich black bean curry or a curry with peanut butter, as this salad adds a fresh crispy element to the silky creamy curries.
Janelle’s Tips
The amount of dressing may seem small, but once the cucumbers sit in the dressing with salt, they will start to release water, adding to the overall dressing and flavor, which is so juicy.
After tossing the salad, let it sit for at least 15 minutes. The longer it sits, the better the flavors. Best eaten within 2 days - I like my cucumbers to be crunchy.
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Recipe
Cucumber Onion Salad with Vinegar and Sugar
Ingredients
- 2 medium Lebanese cucumbers aka Persian cucumbers (400g)
- 1 small Red onion (85g)
- 2 tablespoons White vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Sugar I used coconut sugar
- ¾ teaspoon Salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon White pepper or to taste
Instructions
- Finely dice the cucumbers and onion and place them in a mixing bowl. Add the vinegar, salt , sugar and white pepper. Give the salad a good toss.2 medium Lebanese cucumbers, 1 small Red onion, 2 tablespoons White vinegar, 2 teaspoons Sugar, ¾ teaspoon Salt, ¼ teaspoon White pepper
- Cover the salad, and let it sit for at least 15 minutes in the fridge. Serve cold.
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Nutrition
N.B., nutrition info is an estimate based on an online nutrition calculator. This will vary based on the specific ingredients you use.
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