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Crunchy Cucumber Salad

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Crunchy Cucumber Salad is a simple side dish pairing that rounds out the plate.

Crunchy Cucumber Salad ready to serve.

Prep

10 mins

Cook

0 mins

Total

10 mins

Calories

59 kcal

Protein

1.1 g

Carbohydrates

5.2 g

Serves

4 servings

Fat

3.7 g

Longevity

62/100

Crunchy cucumber salad is one of the quickest sides you can pull together when dinner needs freshness. It is cool, crisp, and bright enough to balance heavier mains. The texture is the star, so slicing and seasoning matter more than complicated steps. A simple dressing gives it flavor while keeping the salad light. This is a useful side for warm weather meals and meal-prep lunches alike. You can make it a little sweet, tangy, or savory depending on your dressing style. Fresh herbs add extra lift without much effort. It also pairs well with proteins, grain bowls, and noodle dishes. Best of all, it comes together fast and looks clean on the plate. This is a country-kitchen side that is simple, refreshing, and reliable.

Ingredients

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  • Fiber / plants
  • Fats
  • Flavor / spices

Step-by-step

4 servings
  1. 1

    Step 1

    Make the dressing

    • Ingredients:
      • 1 tablespoon olive oil
      • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
      • 1/2 teaspoons salt, to taste
      • 1/4 teaspoons black pepper, to taste; optional
    • Action: Whisk the oil, acid, salt, and pepper until combined.
  2. 2

    Step 2

    Toss the salad

    • Ingredients:
      • 2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced
      • 1/4 cups red onion, thinly sliced; optional
    • Action: Combine the greens and vegetables, then drizzle with dressing and toss to coat.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl

  • Whisk

  • Cutting board

  • Chef knife

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