Adrienne's Cucumber Salad

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
2%
Adrienne's Cucumber Salad
45 min.
8
100kcal

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Welcome to Adrienne's Cucumber Salad, a refreshing and vibrant side dish that is sure to impress your guests and elevate your meals. This delightful salad embraces the crispness of fresh cucumbers, perfectly complemented by the zing of vinegar and the aromatic touch of dill. Whether you’re hosting a summer barbecue, a casual picnic, or simply wish to enjoy a light dish at home, this salad will add a burst of flavor to your plate.

One of the standout features of Adrienne's Cucumber Salad is its versatility. Being vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free, it caters to a variety of dietary needs while remaining utterly delicious. The salad is incredibly easy to prepare, requiring just 45 minutes of your time, with most of that dedicated to letting the flavors meld in the refrigerator. As the cucumbers marinate, they absorb the sweet and tangy dressing, creating a harmony of taste that is refreshing and satisfying.

With about 100 calories per serving, this dish allows you to indulge without the guilt. The balance of textures—from the crisp cucumbers to the tender onions—along with the striking colors, makes Adrienne's Cucumber Salad not just a treat for the palate but also for the eyes. So, grab your ingredients, gather your friends and family, and let this salad be the star of your next meal!

Ingredients

  •  cucumbers thinly sliced
  • tablespoon optional: dill dried to taste
  • 0.5 cup water 
  • small onion white thinly sliced
  • 0.8 cup sugar white
  • cup vinegar white

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan

Directions

  1. Toss together the cucumbers and onion in a large bowl.
  2. Combine the vinegar, water and sugar in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, and pour over the cucumber and onions. Stir in dill, cover, and refrigerate until cold. This can also be eaten at room temperature, but be sure to allow the cucumbers to marinate for at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts

Calories100kcal
Protein4.27%
Fat2.96%
Carbs92.77%

Properties

Glycemic Index
20.26
Glycemic Load
13.6
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
3.6343478119892%

Flavonoids

Isorhamnetin
0.44mg
Kaempferol
0.06mg
Quercetin
1.78mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:100.37kcal
5.02%
Fat:0.33g
0.5%
Saturated Fat:0.02g
0.15%
Carbohydrates:22.95g
7.65%
Net Carbohydrates:21.7g
7.89%
Sugar:21.17g
23.52%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:5.69mg
0.25%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.06g
2.11%
Vitamin K:10.84µg
10.32%
Manganese:0.15mg
7.69%
Vitamin C:5.64mg
6.83%
Potassium:230.19mg
6.58%
Copper:0.12mg
5.87%
Folate:22.66µg
5.67%
Magnesium:21.03mg
5.26%
Fiber:1.25g
5%
Vitamin B6:0.09mg
4.67%
Phosphorus:37.35mg
3.73%
Vitamin B5:0.37mg
3.71%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.47%
Calcium:32.25mg
3.22%
Iron:0.55mg
3.06%
Vitamin B2:0.04mg
2.62%
Vitamin A:130.11IU
2.6%
Zinc:0.29mg
1.93%
Source:Allrecipes