Cool Cucumber Salad

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  • Minutes to Prepare:
  • Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil2 tablespoons cider vinegar1 teaspoon sugar1/2 teaspoon salt-free herb blendPepper, to taste 1 large cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
Directions
Combine the first five ingredients in a medium bowl, then add the vegetables. Toss well, cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Makes 4 servings.
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 46.0
  • Total Fat: 3.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 292.0 mg
  • Total Carbs: 3.8 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.6 g
  • Protein: 0.4 g

Member Reviews
  • CHOMPSKY
     I like to make this with the addition of diced tomatoes, and I use red wine vinegar instead of cider vinegar. Also, any left over liquid can be made into a great salad dressing (waste not, want not). - 5/23/08
  • .RIKINIKI.
     Delicious. No sugar needed and less oil. Seasoned salt was a nice twist. - 11/27/08
  • MSALICAT
     Yummy! In my haste I forgot the oil and it was still really good! Will make this again and maybe add some sesame seeds! - 9/24/08
  • KING*GET*FIT
     This was good. I didn't add the sugar but even my children commented on how sweet it was. It was sweet enough with just the apple cider vinegar. I also didn't have a red onion so just used a white one and that was fine. I added 1 avocado to it as well.

    - 5/24/08
  • KAB134
     Tasty, seemed like there was too much oil for the amount of cucumber so I will use less next time. Also wondering if the calorie count is less because there was so much oil in bottom of the bowl when finished. Wishful thinking! ;) Good for summer! - 6/4/08
  • ALOHAMRS
     Love it with Grape tomatos cut in half! A staple on the weekends in our house. My children love the cucumbers and tomotos, I love that they are eating veggies. - 5/31/08
  • THISREDHEAD
     This is so tasty! I would probably cut down a bit on the oil - maybe half the amount or perhaps only 2 tbsp - but then I LOVE vinegary things and don't need the oil to balance it out as much. I love this dish, though. - 5/23/08
  • CCRAMER73
     i make this all the time. but you can use low fat italian dressing instead of all the oil and sugar - 5/30/08
  • REDSMD
     I made this and loved it. I cut the oil down to 1 tbsp. and it seemed just right. I'll definitely make again. - 8/22/08
  • WINSOMEDREAM
     I made some for snacking on for the family. I put tomato in, probably twice the vinegar about 2 TBSP of a low fat italian type salad dressing and I put lots of seasoning in, extremely good! - 5/25/08
  • TISHMARIE
     I make this without sugar or oil. Fantastic! - 8/23/08
  • KAMINIC
     I make this a lot during the summer but modify it. I don't add ANY oil plus I use Splenda instead of sugar. It is not quite the same as the oily version but still wonderful. - 8/21/08
  • AKIMAGABSMOM
     My grandfather used to make this when I was growing -- without any oil. We LOVED it. One summer, I pretty much lived on this and corn on the cob. :) - 5/23/08
  • GRAMATERRI
     The second time I made this, I left out the oil and added thin sliced green pepper. I also liked the sugestion of adding ice while setting in the fridge. the flavor seemed crisper. - 5/26/08
  • ELLE299
     Excellent, simple and perfect for a hot summer day. I used balsamic vinegar for added zip; yummmy! - 5/23/08
  • REDKATE
     simple and easy. i doubled the amount of cukes but left everything else the same. i may add a splash of cucumber yogurt dressing when i serve it tomorrow. - 7/3/08
  • LULATRAIL
     My mom use to fix this for dinner all the time. It is one of those dishes you eat that remind you of your childhood....very good - 11/22/08
  • CD2475290
     I've made this for years, but have never used the oil nor the sugar. I usually add a little fat-free sour cream or even fat-free, plain yogurt. My family and everyone I've served it to has always loved it. - 8/21/08
  • CHOIRBELLE
     i use newman's own lite red wine vinegar and olive oil. only 50 cals. for 2 tbls. plus whatever the cukes and onions are. - 8/21/08
  • KERMITSMYFROGG
     Made it tonight ..cut the oil half and used white onions used red wine vinegar and everyone really liked it even the kids!!!!! - 6/4/08
  • LAKJNQUEEN
     used sweet n low instead of sugar the second time and it was just as good as if I used sugar - 8/21/08
  • SUNSHINE4747
     I subbed the olive oil with reduced fat caesar dressing- and used sweet vidalia onions instead. Very yummy dish. - 6/7/08
  • RAMONAFAY
     I make this regularly--I usually add grape tomatoes to it
    my family loves it. - 3/29/09
  • ATTADAWN
     I make this recipe all the time during the summer. It's a great way to get in all the fresh vegetables from our garden. We always have all the ingredients on hand for when company comes over. - 2/22/09
  • TJP6811
     If you leave out the olive oil and chill the salad, it gets very crucnchy. Nice! I also use just a little sugar (~1 tsp) sprinkled over the top. - 5/23/08



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