Best 5 Quick Cucumber And Red Onion Pickled Salad Recipes

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**Introduction:**

Seeking a refreshing and tangy salad to elevate your meals? Look no further than this quick cucumber and red onion pickled salad. This vibrant salad, bursting with flavor and crunch, is a delightful accompaniment to grilled meats, fish, or as a standalone side dish. With its zesty dressing featuring vinegar, sugar, and spices, this salad offers a perfect balance of sweet, sour, and savory flavors. Two variations of this delectable salad are presented: the classic cucumber and red onion pickle, and a unique version incorporating refreshing mint leaves. Both recipes are effortless to prepare, requiring only a few simple ingredients and minimal cooking time. Get ready to relish this delightful pickled salad that will add a burst of flavor to your culinary creations!

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

QUICK CUCUMBER AND RED-ONION PICKLED SALAD



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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

1 large red onion, peeled and very thinly sliced
2 large cucumbers, peeled if waxed, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
3 tablespoons rice-wine vinegar
1/4 cup loosely packed fresh dill, picked from thick stems, or more to taste

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.

QUICK PICKLED CUCUMBER SALAD



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Quickly pickled sliced cucumbers and red onion make a cooling side salad for lamb burgers or fried fish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 large cucumbers, peeled and thinly sliced crosswise
1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 cup rice vinegar
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, red onion, sugar, and rice vinegar. Season with salt and pepper and toss to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 39 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g

CUCUMBER AND RED ONION SALAD



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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

2 small English cucumbers, thinly sliced
1 cup thinly sliced red onion
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar or rice vinegar
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon sesame oil

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

PICKLED CUCUMBERS AND RED ONION



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     side-dish

Time 5h20m

Yield about 3 to 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 hothouse seedless cucumber
1/2 small red onion
2 tablespoons fresh picked dill sprigs
1 1/2 cups white vinegar
1 cup sugar
5 to 6 allspice berries
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Using a mandoline or sharp knife, finely slice the cucumbers and red onion. Put in a mixing bowl with the dill sprigs and a pinch of salt while you prepare the pickling solution.
  • In a small pot over medium heat, combine white vinegar, sugar, allspice and salt. Stir well until the liquid is simmering and the sugar has completely dissolved. Pour pickling liquid over red onion and cucumbers and stir to ensure everything is evenly coated. Allow to cool to room temperature, then cover with plastic wrap (press the plastic wrap down onto the cucumbers so there is no air) and refrigerate. Chill for at least 4 hours to cool completely before serving.

QUICK-PICKLE CUCUMBERS AND ONIONS



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Don't skip this summer staple.

Provided by Sheri Castle

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 quart

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups fresh cucumbers, thinly sliced (peeled if necessary)
½ - 1 cup onions, thinly sliced
1 garlic clove, finely chopped (optional)
1 cup white distilled or apple cider vinegar
1 cup water
2 tablespoons sugar, or to taste
2 teaspoons salt, or to taste
1 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste

Steps:

  • Place the cucumbers and onions in a clean 1-quart jar with a tight-fitting lid. Add the garlic, if using. Combine the vinegar, water, sugar, salt, and pepper in a measuring cup and stir until the sugar and salt dissolve. Pour into the jar, making sure the vegetables are submerged. Cover and refrigerate until chilled. The vegetables keep for about a week.

Tips:

  • Choose the right cucumbers. English or Persian cucumbers are best for this salad, as they are less watery and have a thinner skin.
  • Slice the cucumbers and onions thinly. This will help them to pickle evenly.
  • Use a good quality vinegar. White vinegar or apple cider vinegar are both good choices.
  • Add some sugar to the pickling liquid. This will help to balance out the acidity of the vinegar.
  • Add some herbs and spices to the pickling liquid. This will give the salad extra flavor. Dill, mustard seeds, and red pepper flakes are all good options.
  • Let the salad pickle for at least 30 minutes before serving. This will give the flavors time to develop.
  • Serve the salad chilled. It is a great side dish for grilled or roasted meats or fish.

Conclusion:

This quick cucumber and red onion pickled salad is a refreshing and flavorful side dish that is perfect for summer. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy side dish, give this pickled salad a try. You won't be disappointed!

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