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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Welcome to a refreshing culinary experience with our Floating Cucumber, Tomato, and Onion Salad! This vibrant dish is not only a feast for the eyes but also a delightful addition to any meal, making it perfect for gatherings, picnics, or simply as a light snack. With its crisp cucumbers, sweet onions, and juicy tomatoes, this salad embodies the essence of summer, bringing a burst of flavor and color to your table.

What makes this salad truly special is its unique marination process. By allowing the vegetables to soak in a tangy blend of balsamic and distilled white vinegar, along with a hint of sweetness from white sugar, the flavors meld beautifully, creating a harmonious balance that will tantalize your taste buds. Plus, it's incredibly easy to prepare—just toss the ingredients together, let them chill, and you have a delicious side dish ready to impress your guests.

This recipe is not only vegetarian and vegan but also gluten-free and dairy-free, making it suitable for a variety of dietary preferences. With only 190 calories per serving, you can indulge guilt-free while enjoying the crisp textures and refreshing flavors. So, gather your ingredients, and let’s dive into this delightful salad that’s sure to become a favorite in your home!

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