Crisp dutch cucumber salad with sweet and sour onions

Enjoy a refreshing Crisp Dutch Cucumber Salad with Sweet and Sour Onions. Perfectly balanced with tangy vinegar, a touch of sweetness, and crunchy cucumbers, this quick and easy recipe is an ideal side dish for any meal. Ready in minutes, it's a delicious way to add a burst of flavor to your table!

  • 07 Jun 2024
  • Cook time 30 min
  • Prep time 15 min
  • 8 Servings
  • 4 Ingredients

Crisp dutch cucumber salad with sweet and sour onions
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Crisp Dutch Cucumber Salad with Sweet and Sour Onions is a refreshing and tangy dish that pairs perfectly with numerous main courses. It's simple to prepare and only requires a few ingredients, making it a quick addition to any meal. This salad spotlights the crunchiness of fresh cucumbers, complemented by the deliciously contrasting sweet and sour onions.

Ingredients:

3 cucumbers
840g
1 cup vinegar
240g
3 tbsp sugar
36g
1 cup onion
120g

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Cucumbers:
- Wash the cucumbers thoroughly under cold running water.
- Peel the cucumbers, if desired, or leave the skin on for extra crunch.
- Slice the cucumbers into thin, uniform rounds and place them in a large bowl.
2. Prepare the Onions:
- Peel the onions and slice them thinly into rings.
- Add the sliced onions to the bowl with the cucumbers.
3. Prepare the Sweet and Sour Dressing:
- In a separate small bowl or measuring cup, combine the vinegar and sugar.
- Stir the mixture until the sugar is completely dissolved. This may take a couple of minutes.

4. Combine Ingredients:
- Pour the sweet and sour dressing over the cucumbers and onions.
- Toss the salad gently to ensure that all the cucumber and onion slices are evenly coated with the dressing.

5. Marinate:
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour. This allows the cucumbers and onions to absorb the flavors of the dressing.
- For best results, marinate the salad for 2-3 hours or even overnight.
6. Serve:
- Before serving, give the salad a final toss to redistribute the dressing.
- Serve the crisp Dutch cucumber salad chilled as a refreshing side dish.

Tips:

- Use fresh, firm cucumbers for the best texture.

- Slice the cucumbers and onions as thin as possible to ensure they absorb the vinegar and sugar mixture well.

- Let the salad marinate in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving to enhance the flavors.

- You can adjust the sugar to vinegar ratio based on your personal preference for sweetness or sourness.

- For added flavor, consider garnishing with fresh dill or a sprinkle of black pepper.

This Dutch Cucumber Salad with Sweet and Sour Onions is not only easy to make but also highly versatile. Its combination of crunchy cucumbers and flavorful onions makes it an ideal side dish for picnics, barbecues, or everyday meals. With minimal ingredients and simple preparation, this salad is sure to become a favorite in your household.

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size150 grams
Energy
Calories 45kcal2%
Protein
Protein 0.80g1%
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates 10g3%
Fiber 0.80g2%
Sugar 7g7%
Fat
Fat 0.14g0%
Saturated 0.04g0%
Cholesterol 0.00mg-
Vitamins
Vitamin A 5ug1%
Choline 7mg1%
Vitamin B1 0.03mg3%
Vitamin B2 0.04mg3%
Vitamin B3 0.12mg1%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg3%
Vitamin B9 10ug3%
Vitamin B12 0.00ug0%
Vitamin C 4.12mg5%
Vitamin E 0.03mg0%
Vitamin K 18ug14%
Minerals
Calcium, Ca 22mg2%
Copper, Cu 0.05mg0%
Iron, Fe 0.40mg4%
Magnesium, Mg 16mg4%
Phosphorus, P 33mg3%
Potassium, K 200mg6%
Selenium, Se 0.37ug1%
Sodium, Na 3.78mg0%
Zinc, Zn 0.25mg2%
Water
Water 140g-
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2500 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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