Cool Cucumber Salad

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Nutritional Info

Servings Per Recipe: 4
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

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Introduction

This simple salad pairs well with grilled meats. This simple salad pairs well with grilled meats.

Minutes to Prepare: 10

Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 tablespoons cider vinegar

1 teaspoon sugar

1/2 teaspoon salt-free herb blend

Pepper, to taste

1 large cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced

1/2 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.

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Member Ratings For This Recipe

CHOMPSKY

Very Good

54 of 54 people found this review helpful

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.

Very Good

26 of 27 people found this review helpful

Delicious. No sugar needed and less oil. Seasoned salt was a nice twist. - 11/27/08
MSALICAT

Incredible!

25 of 26 people found this review helpful

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

22 of 24 people found this review helpful

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

Very Good

21 of 22 people found this review helpful

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

Incredible!

15 of 16 people found this review helpful

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

Incredible!

15 of 15 people found this review helpful

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

Incredible!

12 of 13 people found this review helpful

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

Incredible!

11 of 11 people found this review helpful

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

11 of 12 people found this review helpful

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

Incredible!

10 of 10 people found this review helpful

I make this without sugar or oil. Fantastic! - 8/23/08
KAMINIC

Incredible!

10 of 10 people found this review helpful

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

Incredible!

10 of 10 people found this review helpful

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

Incredible!

9 of 11 people found this review helpful

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

9 of 9 people found this review helpful

Excellent, simple and perfect for a hot summer day. I used balsamic vinegar for added zip; yummmy! - 5/23/08
REDKATE

8 of 8 people found this review helpful

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

Very Good

7 of 7 people found this review helpful

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

7 of 8 people found this review helpful

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

7 of 7 people found this review helpful

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

Very Good

7 of 7 people found this review helpful

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

Incredible!

6 of 6 people found this review helpful

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

Incredible!

6 of 7 people found this review helpful

I subbed the olive oil with reduced fat caesar dressing- and used sweet vidalia onions instead. Very yummy dish. - 6/7/08
RAMONAFAY

Incredible!

5 of 5 people found this review helpful

I make this regularly--I usually add grape tomatoes to it
my family loves it. - 3/29/09
ATTADAWN

Incredible!

5 of 5 people found this review helpful

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

Very Good

5 of 6 people found this review helpful

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
NICOLEDREW

5 of 6 people found this review helpful

I grew up on a similar salad to this but there was no oil. It tastes great without it and takes away some of fat grams and I can handle 4 cals from the sugar per serving as its worth it for a wonderful taste. - 5/23/08
VH1001

Very Good

4 of 4 people found this review helpful

I make this without the oil or sugar. White vinegar works well also. I almost always have this in the fridge! It keeps well for a few days. - 5/23/08
JODITA

Good

4 of 5 people found this review helpful

My family has made a similar recipe for years and it is a real winner. I prefer no oil or sugar though. If you add a little ice to the salad while it sits in the fridge it's even better! - 5/23/08
MINICOOPER452

Incredible!

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

This seriously is one of the best salads....AND, you can continue to add cucs to the dressing mix for weeks. We don't peel the cucs and we add lots and lots of summer vegies along the way. - 8/17/09
POOSEMOMMY

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

I make this every summer, but I leave out the oil - if you keep it in the fridge more than a couple of hours the oil "globs" together. Eewww! - 8/6/09
IOZENNE

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

great recipe! I used rice vinegar and no oil, sugar nor salt. - 6/12/09
SWFFSFLAME

Incredible!

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

I tried this today and LOVED it! Thanks for the great idea for something quick, I will be taking this to picnics with me! - 8/29/08
SKINNYIAM

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

I love this, we have it every time we barbeque - 8/27/08
BARBARA!

Incredible!

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

I love this delicious way to use my garden't abundant crop of cucumbers. I make it a lot. - 8/25/08
LILSCOOTSUE

Incredible!

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

This was a very good dish. always looking for new ways to do cucumbers. - 8/22/08
CRISPY657967074

Very Good

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

added purple onion bits and was yummy!!!! - 5/31/08
CD3095112

3 of 4 people found this review helpful

I love cucumber salad. I added 2 tbls of fat free mayonaise to make it creamy. - 5/29/08
ARTEMIS31386

Incredible!

3 of 4 people found this review helpful

This was delicious and cheap - 5/25/08
AJANDREWS1999

Very Good

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

i love this the first time i made it and i couldn't find my recipe i'm so glad it was today special recipe. it's something my hubby and my kids will eat too. thank you for that.
- 5/23/08
NHAAV6

Incredible!

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Was very yummy, we used a kickin' steak seasoning and it was wonderful. Will definitely do again in the hot summer months. - 5/23/08
MARINAXANDE

Incredible!

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

I make a similar salad using sweet onions, juice of 1 lime and 1 lemon and zest instead of vinegar, smidge basel, a dash of seseme oil (only oil) splenda and a dash of hot sauce (optional)' - 5/23/08
GUARDIANIV

Incredible!

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Wow, my dad has been making this for me all my life. It reminds me of home. Odd that its courtesy of the National Pork Board though. Mmmm... pork. - 5/23/08
CARRIEGUYATT

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

I love this recipe but use a little bit of sweetener and some celery seed. - 5/23/08
GOALIEGRANDMA3

Very Good

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Very good. And I think easier than using just vinegar and sugar. Reminds me of how my mom used to put Italian salad dressing on hers....but this is better due to using olive oil. - 8/17/09
POSTYMOM

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I grew up with a fat free version. Soak the cucumbers and onions in salt water on the counter for a few hours, drain, add pepper, cider vinegar and splenda. Fabulous and guilt free. - 8/17/09
PRINCESSAIICHA

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Without sugar and oil , just added 1 spoon 0% fat yogurt it was really yummy - 8/17/09
MOUZON2

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

YOU WOULD BE SURPRISE AT THE TASTE IF YOU ADD SOME RAISINS - 8/17/09
FLAME42

2 of 3 people found this review helpful

This looks like a simple way to use some of our excess cukes. It is different from the way we usual fix them. Like the additions some of the others commented on. - 8/17/09
CURTNAY333

Incredible!

2 of 3 people found this review helpful

my sweetie and I love this salad we make it all the time ,we ommit the sugar the more sour the better.it's a puckering experience - 8/17/09
DONNATHEBRAT

Very Good

2 of 4 people found this review helpful

THIS IS SOMETHING COOL I CAN ENJOY - 8/5/09
JELAINEJES

Incredible!

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

This is very good. I have made it in the past with Italian Dressing and the vegetables and like it that way also. - 6/30/09
LENEARCN

Very Good

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

This is good without the oil and vidalla onions when you can get them and sea salt really makes a difference - 6/16/09
COLEMANSR

Incredible!

2 of 4 people found this review helpful

Great made it today. - 6/11/09
SPARKLE72023

Incredible!

2 of 3 people found this review helpful

The Persians eat lots of cucumbers & their complexions are soft & silky. Cucumbers are delicious & very good for us. Great hot weather recipe. Easy to make, even easier to munch down!!!!! - 6/11/09
JTRACY59

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I've made this before but instead of oil, I would just mix water to cut the vinegar - cutting some of the calories! - 6/11/09
NGAIBRUCE

2 of 3 people found this review helpful

I used a Japanese seedless cuke (1/2) - 6/11/09
CD1227255

Incredible!

2 of 3 people found this review helpful

Excellent Salad. I like the idea of using the grape tomatoes. I'll try that next time. - 6/11/09
KARENOB

2 of 4 people found this review helpful

my favorite way to have cukes - 6/11/09
TAMINGDRAGONS

Incredible!

2 of 4 people found this review helpful

I just love this! Refreshing and a great addition to any meal! - 6/5/09
MIAMIGURL15

Very Good

2 of 5 people found this review helpful

Almost like a Greek salad - 5/18/09
XRAYFRAN

Very Good

2 of 4 people found this review helpful

This is one of my favorites. - 11/25/08
SPARKS171

Incredible!

2 of 3 people found this review helpful

We love this salad and have made it for years with variations. Like the dill idea. - 11/22/08
100LBLIGHTER

Incredible!

2 of 3 people found this review helpful

I love this recipe but I leave out the sugar. I love sour. - 8/21/08
DONNAKHA

Incredible!

2 of 4 people found this review helpful

Very refreshing and delicious! - 7/15/08
OUT2482

Incredible!

2 of 3 people found this review helpful

This is always a great go to, inexpensive, great tasting salad - 6/16/08
EMILYSLP

Very Good

2 of 4 people found this review helpful

Delicious summer salad - 6/1/08
AMYKATS

2 of 4 people found this review helpful

awsome for summer! my boys & i loved it! - 5/31/08
MADDIESGMA

2 of 3 people found this review helpful

I make a version that was my Grandma's recipe. Slice the cucumber into a covered container to refrigerate Splash in 1/2 cider vinegar and 1/2 red wine vinegar. Sprinkle some black pepper, cloves and bayleaves. Thats it! NO sugar, oil or salt! Let sit 1 day. When serving add tomato,onion feta.... - 5/31/08
ALICELAND

Good

2 of 3 people found this review helpful

The next time I make this I will use much less olive oil. Seasoning is good. - 5/30/08
DJFRCKY

Very Good

2 of 3 people found this review helpful

This is very similar to a salad my Mom used to make in the summer. I cut the oil and substituted Splenda. Really great. - 5/28/08
BALLERINA777

2 of 3 people found this review helpful

Loved this! My husband who doesn't really like my old cuke recipe loved it also - thanks! - 5/26/08
PWEAVER921

Very Good

2 of 4 people found this review helpful

I have made this before and love it! - 5/23/08
CHURCHCA

2 of 3 people found this review helpful

Didn't use the sugar, but was still great tasting. It is so easy to make. - 5/23/08
IWA59341

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I used garlic instead of salt and used brown sugar. Very refreshing. - 5/23/08
NANANANCY2

2 of 3 people found this review helpful

Psssst! You do not need any sugar or sweetener, and one TBSP oil is sufficient. Try adding about a TBSP dill weed. Any type of onion is fine . Have been doing this for years. - 5/23/08
HAPPYELF

Very Good

2 of 3 people found this review helpful

I think that this recipe has too many onions. Next time I will put less of them in it and I am going to try it without the oil - 3/10/08
SARANN221

Good

2 of 3 people found this review helpful

This was great. I think it'll be even better if I make sure I have enough cucumber next time. My onions became too much of the focus. - 2/28/08
FOSTER1001

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

My mom use to make this when I was a child. It brought back great memories of me stealing the cucumbers out while it was suppose to be marinating. I haven't made it in years but will add back to my routine. - 9/24/10
JRLEGOLAS

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I don't really like onions but is there a point to it if I only put the dressing on cucumber?? Apple maybe instead of onion? - 9/23/10
PSHORTYP

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I love cucumbers so, this should be a great salad! - 9/18/09
BLCTLEW

Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I skipped the red onion, used rice vinegar, and added bean sprouts, but I think next time I'll add the banana pepper like Jules suggested - 8/17/09
DLEAWHITE

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I have been making something similar to this for many years. I sometimes use Equal instead of sugar. For another variation, you can also add green bell peppers. - 8/17/09
WISTFULVISTA

Incredible!

1 of 3 people found this review helpful

I tried it the way ALOHAMRS recommended - it's deceptively simple, but sooooo delicious and satisfying! - 8/17/09
RNMOMOF7

1 of 2 people found this review helpful

I make this without oil and I use splenda . We love it - 8/17/09
BCUNNING62

1 of 2 people found this review helpful

This is a very good recipe. My family has made version of this for many years, but we don't use the oil. I love it!!! - 8/17/09
ROCKIEPOINT7

Very Good

1 of 3 people found this review helpful

Quite good! - 8/17/09
R2SMOM

Incredible!

1 of 3 people found this review helpful

This is the same recipe that my Mom uses & it is delicious. - 6/22/09
ETRAHIM

1 of 3 people found this review helpful

This is awesome for the summer! I ate a big bowl for Lunch. - 6/22/09
SUGARPUNK52

Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I used regular onions instead of red ones.Very nice. - 6/12/09
MARYJB2

Very Good

1 of 2 people found this review helpful

This hits the spot in the summer. I added fresh tomato from my little garden, and it was soooo good. Thanks! - 6/11/09
STELLARINA60

Very Good

1 of 2 people found this review helpful

Have made this recipe or its equivalent for years and have always gotten raves from family and friends . Sometimes during the summer will just have salad day and these are one of the salads I always include - 6/11/09
CD3343212

Very Good

1 of 2 people found this review helpful

this was great used as an additon to Romaine lettuce & here in the South? We add sliced Tomatoes to it! Use it as a Salda Dressing Veggie all in one. - 6/11/09
MICHELLEFROST

Incredible!

1 of 3 people found this review helpful

very good even my boys liked this - 5/26/09
WALKERTXKITTY

Very Good

1 of 2 people found this review helpful

For optimum taste, use less oil and kosher salt. This tasted surprisingly wonderful and it will probably become one of my favorite snacks. Just like my grandmother used to make! - 5/25/09
JULESART

Incredible!

1 of 3 people found this review helpful

I love this one.... another favorite from childhood! I use less oil also!!! - 5/18/09
50SHONEY

1 of 3 people found this review helpful

this was very good and so easy to make.I passed it on to a friend for a church lunchen - 6/8/08
KACI11

Very Good

1 of 2 people found this review helpful

I made this to go with meals this week of course I had to taste and its great - 5/26/08
TRAVELGAL417

YUM - 7/19/21
WANT2BTRIM

Very Good

Yum - 7/12/21
PATRICIAAK

:) - 7/12/21

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