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Photo:Photographer Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen
Photographer Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen
Active Time:15 minsTotal Time:1 hrServings:4Jump to Nutrition Facts
Active Time:15 minsTotal Time:1 hrServings:4
Active Time:15 mins
Active Time:
15 mins
Total Time:1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:4
Servings:
4
Jump to Nutrition Facts
Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients6Persian cucumbers2teaspoonsgranulated sugar½teaspoonsalt1cupthinly sliced red onion¼cupwhite-wine vinegar2tablespoonschopped fresh dill¼teaspoonground pepper
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Ingredients
6Persian cucumbers
2teaspoonsgranulated sugar
½teaspoonsalt
1cupthinly sliced red onion
¼cupwhite-wine vinegar
2tablespoonschopped fresh dill
¼teaspoonground pepper
Directions
Using a mandoline (or a knife), thinly slice cucumbers 1/4 inch thick. Transfer the cucumber slices to a fine-mesh strainer set over a large bowl; sprinkle with sugar and salt. Toss to combine. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
Discard any liquid in the bowl and wipe the bowl dry. Transfer the cucumbers to the bowl and toss with onion, vinegar, dill and pepper. Let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to three days.
Equipment
Mandoline, fine-mesh strainer
To make ahead
Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to three days.
Frequently Asked QuestionsCucumbers are not only loaded with a variety of vitamins and minerals, but they are about 96% water. This means they can help keep you hydrated.Cucumbers also have a healthy dose of antioxidantsand may help reduce inflammation.Persian cucumbers, also known as mini cucumbers, are small cucumbers about 5 to 6 inches long. They are thin-skinned with a mild, sweet flavor and crisp texture. They’re commonly sold in packs of six cucumbers in a tray. If you can’t find Persian cucumbers, you can substitute them with one largeEnglish cucumber, which has a similar flavor and texture but is larger and wider, about a foot long.We sprinkle the sliced cucumbers with sugar and salt in a fine-mesh strainer over a large bowl. The salt draws out moisture and releases excess water from the cucumbers, keeping them crisp. The sugar and salt also help season the cucumbers lightly before adding the rest of the ingredients, giving the salad a nice balance of sweet and sour flavors with the vinegar. You can reduce the amount of sugar or omit it if you prefer.Yes, you can. We use white-wine vinegar for our recipe but feel free to use what you have on hand, such as white vinegar, apple cider vinegar, champagne vinegar or rice vinegar.No, there’s no need to peel the cucumbers. We use Persian cucumbers in this recipe, which are thin-skinned and edible. If using American cucumbers, you may want to peel their tougher skin which are often coated in wax to help prolong their shelf life.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cucumbers are not only loaded with a variety of vitamins and minerals, but they are about 96% water. This means they can help keep you hydrated.Cucumbers also have a healthy dose of antioxidantsand may help reduce inflammation.
Persian cucumbers, also known as mini cucumbers, are small cucumbers about 5 to 6 inches long. They are thin-skinned with a mild, sweet flavor and crisp texture. They’re commonly sold in packs of six cucumbers in a tray. If you can’t find Persian cucumbers, you can substitute them with one largeEnglish cucumber, which has a similar flavor and texture but is larger and wider, about a foot long.
We sprinkle the sliced cucumbers with sugar and salt in a fine-mesh strainer over a large bowl. The salt draws out moisture and releases excess water from the cucumbers, keeping them crisp. The sugar and salt also help season the cucumbers lightly before adding the rest of the ingredients, giving the salad a nice balance of sweet and sour flavors with the vinegar. You can reduce the amount of sugar or omit it if you prefer.
Yes, you can. We use white-wine vinegar for our recipe but feel free to use what you have on hand, such as white vinegar, apple cider vinegar, champagne vinegar or rice vinegar.
No, there’s no need to peel the cucumbers. We use Persian cucumbers in this recipe, which are thin-skinned and edible. If using American cucumbers, you may want to peel their tougher skin which are often coated in wax to help prolong their shelf life.
Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, March 2022
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Nutrition Facts(per serving)33Calories8gCarbs
Nutrition Facts(per serving)
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