Easy Cucumber Vinegar Salad with Sweet Onion
A refreshing salad made with hydrating cucumbers and sweet onions, perfect for warm afternoons or barbecues.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking Required
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium cucumbers (peeled and thinly sliced)
- 1 Vidalia onion (thinly sliced)
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 cups white wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup granulated monk fruit sweetener (or sugar)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Peel and thinly slice the cucumbers.
- Slice the Onion: Thinly slice the Vidalia onion, soaking in cold water if needed.
- Mix the Vinegar Dressing: Whisk together the vinegar, water, sweetener, salt, and pepper.
- Combine Everything: In a large bowl, mix cucumbers and onions, then pour dressing over.
- Let It Marinate: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Give It Another Toss!: Before serving, toss the salad again.
- Enjoy</strong!: Serve chilled or at room temperature, garnishing if desired.
Notes
The salad can be made ahead of time and tastes better the longer it sits. Experiment with add-ins like herbs or proteins!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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