Floating Cucumber, Tomato, and Onion Salad

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
1%
Floating Cucumber, Tomato, and Onion Salad
750 min.
8
190kcal

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Introducing a refreshing and vibrant dish that captures the essence of summer in every bite: the Floating Cucumber, Tomato, and Onion Salad. Perfect for those balmy afternoons or as a delightful side dish at your next gathering, this salad is a celebration of simple, wholesome ingredients that harmonize beautifully together.

With its crisp cucumbers, sweet onions, and juicy tomatoes, each ingredient is carefully selected to provide an explosion of texture and flavor. And the magic truly begins when you combine them with a tangy dressing of balsamic and distilled white vinegar, elevated by the unique notes of celery seed and just the right amount of white sugar to balance the acidity. It’s not just a salad; it’s an experience that dances on your palate!

Designed to cater to a variety of dietary needs, this recipe is completely vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free, making it an inclusive choice for any occasion. Whether you're serving it as a light starter, a satisfying snack, or as an antipasto alongside a delightful array of dishes, this salad is sure to impress your guests.

Best of all, its preparation is effortless: just toss the ingredients together, marinate overnight, and watch flavors meld into a deliciously cohesive dish. Get ready to elevate your table with this charming, flavorful salad that is not only beautiful but also gloriously healthy!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup balsamic vinegar 
  • teaspoon celery seed 
  • cups cucumbers peeled thinly sliced
  • 1.5 tablespoons salt 
  • large onion sweet thinly sliced
  •  tomatoes seeded chopped
  • cup distilled vinegar white
  • 1.5 cups sugar white

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Toss together the cucumbers, onion, and tomato in a large salad bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar, white vinegar, balsamic vinegar, salt, and celery seed until the sugar has dissolved.
  2. Pour over the vegetables, toss again, and cover. Refrigerate for 12 hours or overnight before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories190kcal
Protein2.79%
Fat2.17%
Carbs95.04%

Properties

Glycemic Index
27.89
Glycemic Load
27.31
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
4.5569565503494%

Flavonoids

Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.03mg
Naringenin
0.1mg
Apigenin
0.2mg
Luteolin
1.91mg
Kaempferol
0.49mg
Myricetin
0.49mg
Quercetin
6.1mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:190.07kcal
9.5%
Fat:0.46g
0.71%
Saturated Fat:0.03g
0.17%
Carbohydrates:45.42g
15.14%
Net Carbohydrates:43.9g
15.96%
Sugar:42.95g
47.72%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:1318.07mg
57.31%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.34g
2.67%
Vitamin K:10.91µg
10.39%
Vitamin C:8.39mg
10.17%
Manganese:0.2mg
9.89%
Potassium:280.64mg
8.02%
Folate:30.47µg
7.62%
Copper:0.14mg
6.89%
Vitamin B6:0.14mg
6.81%
Fiber:1.52g
6.07%
Magnesium:23.78mg
5.95%
Phosphorus:46.95mg
4.69%
Vitamin A:224.38IU
4.49%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
4.32%
Calcium:38.1mg
3.81%
Vitamin B5:0.37mg
3.73%
Iron:0.65mg
3.62%
Vitamin B2:0.05mg
3.08%
Zinc:0.34mg
2.27%
Selenium:0.76µg
1.08%
Vitamin B3:0.2mg
1.02%
Source:Allrecipes