Cucumber Onion Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette
Cucumber Onion Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette is a refreshing and vibrant dish that’s perfect for summer gatherings, picnics, or as a light lunch. This delightful salad combines crisp cucumbers and zesty red onions, all tossed in a tangy mustard vinaigrette that elevates the overall flavor profile. With its easy preparation and healthy ingredients, this salad is sure to become a go-to recipe in your collection. Whether served as a side dish or enjoyed on its own, the Cucumber Onion Salad is versatile enough to complement any meal while offering a burst of freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves about 6
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 small red onion
- 2 lb. Persian or English cucumbers
- ⅓ cup chopped fresh dill
- ¼ cup thinly sliced chives
- 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
- 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp. whole-grain mustard
- 1 tsp. honey
- ¼ tsp. black pepper
- ¼ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Soak sliced red onions in ice water for 15 minutes to soften their sharpness.
- Toss cucumbers with salt and let sit for about 15 minutes to draw out moisture.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, honey, black pepper, and the remaining salt until well combined.
- Dry cucumbers and combine them with drained onions, dressing, dill, and chives in a large bowl.
- Toss everything together and allow the salad to sit for 15 minutes before serving chilled.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg