Cucumber Salad

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Low Fod Map
Health score
3%
Cucumber Salad
300 min.
8
48kcal

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If you're looking for a refreshing, light, and nutritious side dish that can elevate any meal, this Cucumber Salad is just what you need! Perfectly tailored to meet various dietary preferences, this recipe is vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and low FODMAP, making it an inclusive choice for gatherings or simple family meals. With minimal calories per serving—just 48 kcal—this salad is a guilt-free addition to your dining table.

The star of this dish is the crisp, seedless cucumbers, which are sliced thinly to absorb the delicious marinade of tangy distilled vinegar, sweet sugar, and grainy mustard. Marinating the cucumbers not only enhances their flavor but also allows them to develop a delightful texture that elevates each bite. Paired with fresh Bibb or Boston lettuce leaves, this salad is not just a side dish; it's a vibrant and visually appealing part of your meal.

This Cucumber Salad is not only easy to prepare but also allows for make-ahead convenience. You can marinate the cucumbers in advance, up to one day, making it ideal for busy days or when hosting guests. Serve it at your next barbecue, picnic, or dinner party, and watch as your friends and family rave about this delightful and refreshing addition! Enjoy a burst of flavor and good health with every serving.

Ingredients

  • servings boston lettuce leaves 
  •  cucumber seedless
  • teaspoons coarse mustard 
  • tablespoons olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
  • tablespoon sugar 
  • 0.3 cup vinegar white

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk
  • colander

Directions

  1. Cut cucumbers into thin (1/16-inch) rounds with slicer. Toss with 2 teaspoons salt in a colander, then drain 30 minutes. Squeeze excess liquid from cucumbers.
  2. Whisk together sugar, vinegar, and mustard in a large bowl, then stir in cucumbers. Marinate, chilled, at least 2 hours.
  3. Drain cucumbers, reserving marinade, and mound on lettuce.
  4. Whisk oil into reserved marinade and drizzle over salad.
  5. Cucumbers can be marinated, chilled, up to 1 day.

Nutrition Facts

Calories48kcal
Protein4.25%
Fat68.97%
Carbs26.78%

Properties

Glycemic Index
20.89
Glycemic Load
1.22
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
2.0026087061219%

Flavonoids

Quercetin
0.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:48.04kcal
2.4%
Fat:3.67g
5.64%
Saturated Fat:0.5g
3.1%
Carbohydrates:3.21g
1.07%
Net Carbohydrates:2.62g
0.95%
Sugar:2.56g
2.85%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:15.54mg
0.68%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:0.51g
1.02%
Vitamin K:8.55µg
8.14%
Vitamin E:0.53mg
3.55%
Manganese:0.07mg
3.31%
Potassium:106.48mg
3.04%
Vitamin C:2.44mg
2.96%
Folate:11.32µg
2.83%
Copper:0.05mg
2.75%
Magnesium:9.81mg
2.45%
Fiber:0.59g
2.36%
Vitamin B6:0.04mg
2%
Vitamin B5:0.19mg
1.85%
Phosphorus:17.75mg
1.77%
Vitamin A:88.01IU
1.76%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
1.75%
Iron:0.22mg
1.22%
Calcium:12.17mg
1.22%
Vitamin B2:0.02mg
1.2%
Source:Epicurious