Cucumber-and-Charred Red Onion Relish

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
10%
Cucumber-and-Charred Red Onion Relish
45 min.
6
95kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your summer gatherings with a refreshing and vibrant dish? Our Cucumber-and-Charred Red Onion Relish is the perfect side to accompany any meal, bringing a burst of flavor and color to your table. This delightful relish is not only a feast for the eyes but also a healthy choice, packed with the goodness of fresh vegetables and herbs.

The crispness of the cucumbers combined with the smokiness of charred red onions creates a unique flavor profile that will tantalize your taste buds. Enhanced with the aromatic notes of parsley, mint, and oregano, each bite offers a refreshing taste that transports you straight to a sun-soaked garden.

Whether you're hosting a barbecue, picnicking in the park, or simply enjoying a meal at home, this relish is versatile enough to complement a wide variety of dishes. It’s vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free, making it a guilt-free indulgence for everyone. With just a little prep work and a touch of grilling, you can create a dish that will impress your family and friends alike.

Get ready to savor the perfect balance of flavors while also enjoying the health benefits of fresh, wholesome ingredients. Try this Cucumber-and-Charred Red Onion Relish today, and experience a delightful twist on traditional side dishes!

Ingredients

  • cups cucumber peeled seeded chopped
  • 0.5 cup parsley fresh chopped
  • 0.5 cup mint leaves fresh chopped
  •  garlic clove finely grated
  • teaspoons kosher salt divided
  • 2.5 tablespoons juice of lemon fresh
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • 0.3 cup oregano fresh chopped
  • medium size onion red cut into 1/4-inch slices
  • 1.3 teaspoons pepper dried red crushed
  • 0.3 cup sherry vinegar 
  • tablespoon sugar 

Equipment

  • grill
  • colander

Directions

  1. Toss together cucumbers and 3 tsp. salt; drain cucumber mixture in a colander 30 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, preheat grill to 350 to 400 (medium-high) heat.
  3. Brush onions with olive oil, and sprinkle with remaining 1 tsp. salt. Grill onions 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until charred and tender. Cool 10 minutes.
  4. Stir together cucumbers, onions, garlic, and remaining ingredients.
  5. Let stand 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories95kcal
Protein7.16%
Fat46.88%
Carbs45.96%

Properties

Glycemic Index
29.85
Glycemic Load
2.57
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
11.350434746431%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
1.46mg
Hesperetin
1.29mg
Naringenin
0.09mg
Apigenin
10.98mg
Luteolin
0.54mg
Isorhamnetin
1.84mg
Kaempferol
0.31mg
Myricetin
0.76mg
Quercetin
7.49mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:95.12kcal
4.76%
Fat:5.16g
7.94%
Saturated Fat:0.74g
4.6%
Carbohydrates:11.38g
3.79%
Net Carbohydrates:8.34g
3.03%
Sugar:5.7g
6.34%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:1567.07mg
68.13%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.77g
3.54%
Vitamin K:107.41µg
102.3%
Vitamin C:17.5mg
21.21%
Vitamin A:834.97IU
16.7%
Manganese:0.32mg
16.13%
Fiber:3.04g
12.17%
Folate:43.58µg
10.9%
Iron:1.79mg
9.95%
Potassium:330.8mg
9.45%
Vitamin E:1.29mg
8.6%
Magnesium:32.22mg
8.05%
Vitamin B6:0.16mg
7.99%
Calcium:79.48mg
7.95%
Copper:0.15mg
7.53%
Phosphorus:50.74mg
5.07%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.84%
Vitamin B2:0.07mg
4.37%
Vitamin B5:0.43mg
4.3%
Zinc:0.47mg
3.15%
Vitamin B3:0.37mg
1.86%
Source:My Recipes