The Best Cucumber and Onion Salad
When it comes to easy salads, look no further than this onion cucumber salad. It is a refreshing, tangy, and delicious salad that pairs perfectly with any dish. It is a classic salad that's best for summertime but can be enjoyed any time of the year as long as you've got cucumbers and onions on hand.
Ingredients
For the Salad;
- 2 large English Cucumbers, washed, diced without seeds
- 2 Red Onions, halved and thinly sliced
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 cup Water
- 2 cups fresh Spinach leaves
- 1/2 cup Cherry Tomatoes, cut in half
- Chives, chopped, for garnishing
For the Dressing;
- Cucumber seeds from cucumbers you've cut
- 2 tbsp Coriander leaves
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 tbsp Vinegar
- 1 tbsp Lime juice
- 1/2 tsp Red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Start by cutting your cucumbers in half and taking the seeds out. Keep the seeds aside in a seperate bowl.
- Slice the halves into three parts and cut in bite-size pieces.
- Slice the onions in half and thinly slice. Take a bowl with salt and water and soak the onion slices in it. Let them soak while you make the dressing.
- For the dressing, add the cucumber seeds, coriander leaves, salt, pepper, olive oil, vinegar, lime juice, and red pepper flakes into a blender and blend until combined.
- Drain the onions and place them in a bowl with the cucumbers. Pour half of the dressing and toss to combine.
- Place the washed spinach leaves on the serving platter and add the tossed salad on top. Decorate with halved cherry tomatoes and sprinkle chives on top for garnish.
- Pour the rest of the dressing on top.
- Serve and enjoy!
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Nutrition
Calories: 59kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 308mgPotassium: 212mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 860IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 1mg
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