Cucumber salad makes for a very classy and tasty side dish. The cucumbers are refreshing, crispy and delicious. They’re also able to look great on your plate, so you can turn up your artistic flare when setting your plate. This dish is great for vegans and vegetarians and is extremely simple to make. You really only need some cucumber slices and some vinegar, and you’ll have a fantastic salad course that you will want to make over and over again.
Packing this for your lunch or your kid’s lunch? Make sure you pack them in an insulated lunch kit or in your kid’s lunch box
Health Benefits
Cucumbers are some of the best things you can eat for your overall health, especially in hotter climates. They primarily consist of water and some important nutrients that are vital for your body’s health. Cucumber flesh contains vitamin C, vitamin A, folic acid, fiber, magnesium, potassium, and molybdenum. It also contains silica which is a trace mineral that helps to strengthen our connective tissues and treat skin problems. It can even help to heal the skin from sun burn and irritation.
Ingredients
cucumbers – peeled and thinly sliced: 2
red onion – thinly sliced: 1/2
cups water: 1 1/2
cup rice wine vinegar: 1/2
tsp white sugar: 1
tsp seasoning salt: 1/4
How To Make Cucumber Salad
- Combine red onion and cucumbers in a salad bowl.
- Stir seasoned salt, sugar, water, and rice wine vinegar in a small bowl.
- Pour mixture over vegetables.
- Let chill for 1 hr.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Trivia
Pickles are actually made from cucumbers.