Cucumber Onion Salad

Even if you are not a fan of salads, you cannot say no to this one. Why? That’s because it is literally made of two ingredients. And those two ingredients combine well to give a kick of perfect flavors. 

For this salad, you can use any cucumber. But make sure that it’s fresh and juicy. Otherwise, the salad will taste bad. Soggy cucumbers that have a rubber-like texture cannot be used for the preparation of this salad. 

You can give a modern twist to this salad by adding a few more ingredients, or you can prepare this simple version. Either way, it will make a delicious side dish that will leave you with a desire to want more. 

I know you can’t wait to try this salad. Scroll down to get into the details.

Equipment Needed

• Mixing Bowl
• Spatula

Cucumber Onion Salad: Step One

Begin the process of preparing this refreshing cucumber onion salad by washing two cucumbers under running water. After washing, peel the cucumbers properly. If you want, you can rewash them. 

Then move towards cutting. Ideally, you can cut the cucumber into any bite-sized shape. But I prefer dicing cucumbers into half-moons. This way, the salad gets an appealing look, and also the cucumber pieces are not too big. 

Cucumber Onion Salad: Step Two

This step begins by dressing the onion and cucumber mixture. For the dressing, you can add salt, pepper, dried dill, and olive oil. To enhance the flavors, you can further add red wine vinegar. 

After adding the dressing ingredients, combine the salad well using a spatula. Carefully mix the salad so that the cucumbers do not break. You can also add chili flakes for garnishing. And then you can serve it with any side dish of your choice. 

Expert Cooking Tips for Cucumber Onion Salad

• The secret of preparing this refreshing cucumber and onion salad lies in the cucumber. If you are using soggy cucumbers, your salad will not be juicy. Also, pick a cucumber that has fewer seeds. Cucumbers with fewer seeds are juicer and tastier. 
• If you don’t like green onions or don’t have them in your kitchen, you can even use regular red onions. You must cut the onions into small pieces after washing and peeling. 
• Instead of red wine vinegar, you can use white wine vinegar. It’s the best substitute. Either way, your salad will taste wonderful. 
• If you want to enhance the flavors, add finely diced tomatoes to the salad. 

Can I Have This Cucumber Onion Salad During Weight Loss?

Cucumber and onion salad is recommended during weight loss. That’s because cucumbers are low in calories. Also, it’s healthy. That means including cucumber and onion salad in your weight loss routine will be helpful. 

But do not entirely depend on this salad because it does not have any source of protein. So, while you can have this salad every day, don’t forget to include protein-rich items in your diet as well. 

Does Onion Burn Belly Fat?

The reason people like onions for weight loss is because it is an excellent source of soluble fiber. This thing further makes it a prebiotic food. Eating onion can give you a healthy gut, which further helps in reducing belly fat. 

How Long Can I Store the Salad?

You can keep cucumber and onion in an airtight jar inside the fridge for around three days. Cucumber and onion do not spoil when marinated in vinegar, it helps keep them fresh and crunchy. 

But if the salad is kept for more than three days, it will lose its crunch and freshness. 

What to Serve with Cucumber and Onion Salad?

With the salad, you can serve buttered bread or sandwiches. You can also have chicken, fish, or pork with a bowl of freshly prepared cucumber salad.