**Cucumber and Red Onion Salad: A Refreshing and Colorful Summer Dish**
When summer arrives, refreshing and light salads become the stars of many meals. Among them, the cucumber and red onion salad stands out for its simplicity, vibrant colors, and delightful taste. This classic salad combines the crispness of cucumbers, the sharp flavor of red onions, and the tangy dressing to create a dish that is both refreshing and flavorful. This article offers a collection of cucumber and red onion salad recipes that cater to various tastes and preferences. From classic preparations to unique variations, these recipes provide a delightful way to enjoy the bounty of summer produce. Whether you prefer a simple vinegar-based dressing or a creamy yogurt-based one, there's a recipe here to satisfy your cravings.
CUCUMBER AND RED ONION SALAD
This cucumber and onion salad is one of the first recipes I came up with myself. It's a great salad for picnics or potlucks. I always come home with an empty bowl! -Brynn Steckman, Westerville, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place all ingredients in a bowl; toss to combine. Refrigerate, covered, about 1 hour. Serve with a slotted spoon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 31 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 151mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
TOMATO, CUCUMBER AND RED ONION SALAD
"Refreshing light summer salad." I like to make this salad in the Summer when my Tomatoes, and Basil are plentiful and Cucumbers are 3 for a dollar at the Grocery stores and farmers markets! A very pretty healthy salad. Try it I don't think you will be dissapointed!
Provided by Little Bee
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, toss together the cucumbers, vinegar, sugar and salt. Let stand at room temperature for an hour, stirring occasionally.
- Add tomatoes, onion, Basil and oil to cucumbers and toss to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
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TOMATO, CUCUMBER AND RED ONION SALAD WITH MINT
Refreshing light summer salad.
Provided by Alison
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Tomato Salad Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, toss together the cucumbers, vinegar, sugar and salt. Let stand at room temperature for an hour, stirring occasionally.
- Add tomatoes, onion, mint and oil to cucumbers and toss to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 110.1 calories, Carbohydrate 11.9 g, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 394.9 mg, Sugar 6.8 g
TOMATO, CUCUMBER AND RED ONION SALAD WITH MINT
Categories Salad Onion Tomato Side No-Cook Quick & Easy Low Cal Mint Summer Healthy Vegan Bon Appétit Vegetarian Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 6 SERVINGS Cut cucumbers in half lengthwise; scrape out seeds. Cut halves diagonally into 1/2-inch-wide pieces. Place in large bowl. Add vinegar, sugar and salt. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour; toss occasionally.
- Add tomatoes, red onion, mint and oil to cucumbers and toss to blend. Season salad with salt and pepper.
CUCUMBER, TOMATO, AND RED ONION SALAD
This is a simple and great salad as a cooling accompaniment to curry or any spicy meal.
Provided by tastebudart
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Tomato Salad Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix the tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, cilantro, and lime juice together in a bowl. Season with salt to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 40.5 calories, Carbohydrate 9.5 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 8 mg, Sugar 4.9 g
CUCUMBER, CARROT, AND RED ONION SALAD
Categories Salad Onion Side No-Cook Vegetarian Quick & Easy Low Cal High Fiber Cucumber Carrot Chill Gourmet Vegan Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a bowl combine vegetables. In a small bowl stir together vinegar, oil, salt, sugar, and pepper to taste until salt and sugar are dissolved. Pour dressing over salad and toss to combine well. Chill salad, covered, stirring occasionally, at least 1 hour and up to 3 hours.
QUICK CUCUMBER AND RED-ONION PICKLED SALAD
This Quick Cucumber and Red-Onion Pickled Salad is best when served very cold.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place sliced onion and cucumbers in a serving bowl. Season with salt and pepper, and sprinkle with rice-wine vinegar. Toss to combine, and transfer to refrigerator to chill, about 30 minutes.
- Just before serving, scatter dill over salad, and toss well.
CUCUMBER, RED ONION, AND RADISH SALAD
From Bon Appetit Weekend Entertaining, this sounds really fresh and good. The oil sounds like it's a little on the heavy side to me, so think that I will cut back on that and give it a shot by taste and consistency.
Provided by lazyme
Categories Onions
Time 10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine first 3 ingredients in large bowl. (Can be prepared 3 hours ahead. Cover; chill).
- Whisk oil, vinegar, sugar and red pepper to blend in small bowl.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Pour dressing over vegetables; toss.
GAMJA SALAD WITH CUCUMBER, CARROT AND RED ONION
Gamja ("potato") salad is likely to be included among a sea of other banchan at Korean restaurants, and is typically mounded on a plate using an ice cream scoop. It's similar to mashed potatoes in texture, mayo-laden like many potato salads, and studded with crunchy vegetables and hard-boiled egg. It's generally a restaurant food, but when home cooks do make it, the salad might be sandwiched between two slices of soft white bread and eaten for lunch. The world is your oyster when it comes to gamja salad: It may include apples, peas, corn kernels, raisins and even nuts, and you can add whatever you like and nix whatever you don't. But the cucumber is gibon ("standard"), and essential, because it adds a vegetal freshness that pulls this dish back from feeling heavy in any way.
Provided by Eric Kim
Categories dinner, snack, salads and dressings, vegetables, side dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the cucumber, red onion and 1 teaspoon kosher salt. Set aside to sweat slightly.
- Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Add the carrot and cook until tender-crisp, 2 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon or fine-mesh sieve and set aside.
- Add the cubed potato and egg to the boiling water. Cook the egg for 10 minutes and the potatoes until fork-tender, 15 to 20 minutes. While the potato finishes cooking, run the hard-boiled egg under cold tap water. Peel the egg, finely chop it, then add it to a medium bowl. When the potato is cooked, transfer to the bowl with the egg and mash with a fork until uniform.
- Add the mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar to the mashed potato mixture and stir to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Squeeze the salted cucumber and red onion with your hands (discarding any liquid), and fold them into the potato and egg mixture along with the cooked carrot.
- To serve, scoop the potato salad onto a plate using an ice cream scoop, and eat warm or at room temperature. (To store for later, transfer to a resealable container and keep in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days. This salad even tastes great cold, straight out of the fridge.)
ROMAINE SALAD WITH CUCUMBER, RED ONION AND FETA
Provided by Amanda Hesser
Categories easy, quick, weekday, salads and dressings, side dish
Time 30m
Yield serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Thinly slice the cucumber halves. You need just 1 cup. In a bowl, combine the cucumber with the onion and sprinkle with the salt. Mix, then let sit for 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, put the romaine in a large salad bowl. Break the feta into small (1/2-inch) pieces and drop them into the bowl. Gather the cucumber and onion in your fist and squeeze out any excess moisture. Scatter them over the romaine. Sprinkle the oil and vinegar over the salad. Grind pepper over top and then mix the salad gently so that you dress it without mashing the cheese to bits.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 156, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 285 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams
CUCUMBER AND RED ONION SALAD
A tasty alternative to the same old green salad, but prep work made easy using "bag salad" as the base.
Provided by PanNan
Categories < 15 Mins
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cut onion slices into quarters.
- Toss cucumber slices and onion together in a medium bowl.
- Stir sour cream, vinegar, salt and pepper into cucumber mixture until well blended.
- Let stand 5 minutes.
- Divide salad greens among four salad plates.
- Stir cucumber and onions again.
- Top each plate of greens with 1/4 of the cucumber mixture.
CUCUMBER, RADISH, AND RED ONION SALAD
Categories Condiment/Spread Salad Onion Quick & Easy Cucumber Radish Gourmet
Yield Serves 2
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Peel, halve, and seed cucumber. Diagonally cut cucumber into thin slices and cut radishes into julienne strips. In a bowl toss together all ingredients and season with salt and pepper.
CUCUMBER, TOMATO AND RED ONION SALAD
Great fresh salad that uses early summer vegetables. Very colorful too! Cooking time is the time for soaking the onions.
Provided by breezermom
Categories Onions
Time 40m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Soak the red onion wedges in salted ice water for 30 minutes and then drain well.
- Put the onion, cucumbers, and tomatoes in a large bowl and season with salt and pepper.
- Mix together the vinegar, sugar, and canola oil in a small bowl until the sugar is dissolved. Add to the vegetables and toss well. Refrigerate.
- To serve, add the chopped parsley and toss.
GRILLED POLENTA WITH CORN, RED ONION, AND CUCUMBER SALAD
Categories Salad Onion Tomato High Fiber Cornmeal Cucumber Summer Healthy Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Bring 4 cups water and salt to boil in heavy large saucepan. Gradually add polenta, whisking until boiling and smooth. Reduce heat to low. Cook until very thick, whisking often, about 25 minutes (about 15 minutes for yellow cornmeal). Whisk in cheese. Spread in 8x8x2-inch glass baking dish. Cool slightly. Cover; chill at least 6 hours.
- Whisk lime juice, oil and garlic in large bowl to blend. Set dressing aside.
- Spray grill with oil spray; prepare barbecue (medium heat). Spray corn and onion slices with oil spray. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill until vegetables are tender, turning often, about 8 minutes for corn and 15 minutes for onion. Cool. Cut corn kernels from cobs. Coarsely chop onion. Add corn, onion, tomatoes, cucumber and mint to dressing; toss. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cut polenta into 4 squares. Cut each square diagonally into 2 triangles. Spray polenta with oil spray. Grill until heated through, about 5 minutes per side.
- Divide salad among 4 plates. Place 2 polenta triangles alongside each salad.
TOMATO, CUCUMBER, AND RED ONION SALAD
Steps:
- Cucumber preperation: Peel cucumbers and then slice in half. Using a melon baller, scrape out all the seeds. Slice into 1/2 inch cresent shapes. Combine cucumbers in a large bowl with tomatoes, onions, olives and feta. In a seperate container, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, oregeno. Add salt and pepper to your liking. Pour dressing over vegetables and toss. Chill before serving. Can be made up to one day ahead.
RED ONION AND CUCUMBER SALAD
Steps:
- Place the onions in a large bowl; set aside.
- In a colander, lightly salt the cucumbers and let drain for about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, whisk together the ginger, garlic, chives, and vinegar in a small bowl. While whisking, slowly add the oil and whisk until smooth. Add the pepper flakes, and season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Add the cucumbers to the onions and toss well. Add the dressing and toss well. Adjust the seasonings. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours before serving. Serve chilled.
HUMMUS-CRUSTED ALASKAN WILD KING SALMON OVER A BED OF FRENCH BEANS, RED ONION, AND CUCUMBER SALAD WITH LEMON OIL
Provided by Sandy Ingber
Categories Bean Fish Broil Mother's Day Dinner Lemon Salmon Cucumber Chickpea Advance Prep Required Pescatarian Dairy Free
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 28
Steps:
- To make the Lemon Oil:
- Cut the lemons in half and squeeze the juice into a small saucepan. Drop in the juiced lemon halves and add the garlic, shallots, oil, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer gently for 30 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate overnight. (If you haven't planned ahead, just let the oil sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.) Strain the oil, pressing down hard on the solids before discarding them. Taste for salt. Lemon oil will keep, covered and refrigerated, for 2 weeks.
- To make the Hummus:
- Put the chickpeas, garlic, tahini, lemon juice, salt, and pepper into a food processor and pulse until the chickpeas are coarsely chopped. Scrape down the sides of the bowl. Turn the processor on again and drizzle in the oil. Process until the hummus is smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Scrape the hummus into a bowl, cover it, and set it aside at room temperature until needed, or cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day. Bring the hummus back to room temperature before you use it.
- To make the Salad:
- Combine the cucumber, onion, and haricots verts in a bowl. Cover and refrigerate until needed.
- To make the Fish:
- Position an oven rack 6 inches from the broiler and heat the broiler. Brush a baking sheet with oil and slide it under the broiler to heat for 5 minutes.
- Put the cornmeal, flour, and sea salt in a shallow bowl and whisk to combine. Dip the skin side of the salmon into the breading mix and set it, skin side down, on the baking sheet. Brush the fish with oil and salt it lightly. Broil the fish for 1 1/2 minutes. Change the oven setting to 500°F and bake the fish for 7 1/2 minutes.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Adjust the oven rack so it's about 3 inches from the broiler and turn the broiler back on. Spread the top of each fillet with one-quarter of the hummus. Use the back of a spoon to make peaks in the hummus (the uneven surface will give you better browning), and sprinkle each fillet with 1 teaspoon panko. Slide the baking sheet back into the oven and broil until the hummus is browned, about 2 1/2 minutes.
- To serve, divide the salad among 4 dinner plates, spreading it out in the center of each plate. Sprinkle each salad with 1 teaspoon parsley and drizzle with 1/4 cup lemon oil. Set the salmon on top of the salad and serve.
CUCUMBER AND RED ONION SALAD
Steps:
- Place cucumbers and red onion in a heatproof serving bowl.
- In a small nonreactive saucepan, combine sugar, vinegar, cloves, salt, pepper and 1/3 cup water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring to dissolve sugar. Reduce to low, cover and cook 5 minutes.
- Pour vinegar mixture over cucumbers and onions. Stir to mix. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving
Tips:
- Opt for fresh and crisp cucumbers: Ensure your cucumbers are firm, have a deep green color, and are free from blemishes or bruises.
- Use a sharp knife for slicing: This will help achieve even and consistent slices and prevent the cucumbers from becoming mushy.
- Soak the red onions in cold water: This step helps remove their harshness and mellows their flavor.
- Use a combination of white and red wine vinegar: This combination provides a well-balanced flavor profile, with the white vinegar adding a touch of acidity and the red vinegar contributing a hint of sweetness.
- Fresh herbs and spices elevate the taste: Experiment with herbs like dill, chives, or mint, and spices like black pepper or crushed red pepper flakes to add layers of flavor.
Conclusion:
A cucumber and red onion salad is a refreshing and versatile dish that complements a wide range of meals. With its simplicity, minimal ingredients, and customizable flavors, it's an excellent choice for home cooks of all skill levels. Whether served as a side dish, tossed into salads, or enjoyed as a light snack, this salad offers a delightful blend of textures and flavors. So, the next time you're looking for a quick and healthy recipe, give this cucumber and red onion salad a try – you won't be disappointed!
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