Spicy Cucumber and Onion Salad
This spicy summer salad is the perfect side dish for a barbeque or get together. It 's crisp, refreshing, and packed with flavor. It also makes a great sandwich or burger topper.
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Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 73kcal
Ingredients
- 2 English cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar
- ½ cup water
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoon sriracha
- 2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoon sugar
- sprinkle of red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Wash and slice the cucumbers into about ¼" slices. Thinly slice the onion and place both the cucumber and onion slices in a container with a lid.
- In a mason jar, add the apple cider vinegar, water, olive oil, sriracha, salt, sugar and red pepper flakes. Put on the lid and shake well until well mixed.
- Pour the marinade over the cucumbers and onions, mix well, cover with lid, and refrigerate. When ready to serve, sprinkle with sesame seeds if using them.
- This tastes best after marinating for several hours before serving. Every hour or two, mix the cucumber salad to make sure of even flavoring.
Equipment
- Mason jar with lid
- Cutting board
Notes
- This cucumber salad tastes best after sitting for several hours. Try to stir every hour or so.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 73kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 815mg | Potassium: 190mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 108IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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