Cucumber and red onion salad
A fresh cucumber and onion salad with fragrant herbs and a tangy homemade dressing. Light, crisp, and perfect as a side dish for any meal.
Updated : 08 September, 2025
Easy
About 20 min.
Ingredients
1
Cucumber
pinch
Salt
0.5
Red onion
3 tablespoon
White wine vinegar
2
Garlic
2 teaspoon
Grainy mustard
1 teaspoon
Sugar
pinch
Ground black pepper
60 milliliters
Olive oil
2 stalk
Dill
2 stalk
Basil
Table
Table of volume measurements:
- teaspoon - 5 ml
- dessert spoon - 10 ml
- tablespoon - 20 ml
- glass - 200 ml
Preparation
Step 1
Prepare all the ingredients.
Step 2
Slice the cucumbers into rounds and place them in a bowl, sprinkle with salt, mix well, and leave to rest for about 30 minutes. Afterwards, drain the liquid that has been released.
Step 3
Slice the onion into thin half-rings, place in another bowl, and pour over the vinegar. Mix and let stand for about 15 minutes, stirring halfway through.
Step 4
Remove the onions from the bowl, let the vinegar drain off, and add them to the cucumbers (keep the vinegar).
Step 5
Into the remaining vinegar in the bowl, add the crushed garlic, sugar, pepper, and salt.
Step 6
While whisking continuously, slowly pour in the oil. Mix for about 1 minute until the dressing thickens.
Step 7
Chop the dill and basil slightly and add them to the cucumbers.
Step 8
Pour over the prepared dressing.
Step 9
Mix everything very well, let it stand for 5 minutes. Stir once more before serving.
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