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One Pot Cucumber Onion Salad

Quick and easy cucumber onion salad recipe, homemade with simple ingredients in one pot. Thinly sliced cucumbers, red onions are marinated in vinegar and herbs.
Prep Time10 minutes
Chill time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: homemade cucumber onion salad
Servings: 4 People
Calories: 55kcal
Author: Abeer

Ingredients

  • 2 Cucumbers Large ones, Washed, Patted dry Thinly sliced, Peeling is optional
  • 1 cup Red onions Thinly sliced
  • cup Vinegar White vinegar or Apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoon Water
  • 2 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Dill Fresh, Finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Parsley Fresh, Finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Basil Fresh, Finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoon Granulated sugar
  • Pepper To taste
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • Salt To taste

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl or salad bowl, add cucumbers, onions, vinegar, water, oil, dill, parsley, basil, sugar, pepper, garlic powder.
  • Mix until combined.
  • Cover and chill in fridge for 1-2 hours to allows the flavors to deepen and marinate.
  • Be sure to mix a 2-3 times, while the salad is chilling.
  • Optional: Prior to serving, drain out the excess liquid. I usually don't do this but some people prefer this.
  • Mix in a little bit of salt to your liking and enjoy!

Notes

  • Read all my tips above.
  • Leftovers can be stored in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 2 days. 

Nutrition

Calories: 55kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 69mg | Potassium: 272mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 239IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg