Best 8 Quick Cucumber And Red Onion Pickled Salad Recipes

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If you're looking for a quick and easy recipe to make a delicious pickled salad, cucumber and red onion pickled salad is the perfect choice. This salad is made with fresh cucumbers, red onions, vinegar, sugar, and spices, and it can be ready in just 30 minutes. It's the perfect side dish for your next barbecue, potluck, or summer gathering.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CUCUMBER AND RED ONION SALAD



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This cucumber and onion salad is one of the first recipes I came up with myself. It's a great salad for picnics or potlucks. I always come home with an empty bowl! -Brynn Steckman, Westerville, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 small English cucumbers, thinly sliced
1 cup thinly sliced red onion
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar or rice vinegar
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon sesame oil

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients in a bowl; toss to combine. Refrigerate, covered, about 1 hour. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 31 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 151mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

PICKLED CUCUMBER AND RED ONION SALAD



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Cool and refreshing, this quick pickled salad combines the perfect amount of sweet and sour with just a hint of heat. It's the perfect side with almost any Asian meal or a great dish for the next barbecue or pot-luck.

Provided by Jennifer Grissom

Categories     Side Dish

Time 11m

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 cup rice vinegar
3/4 sugar
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon fish sauce
1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce
2 cucumbers
1 red onion

Steps:

  • Whisk together the rice vinegar, sugar, water, fish sauce, and chili garlic sauce in a medium sized mixing bowl.
  • Partially or fully peel the cucumbers and thinly slice.
  • Remove the outer peel and thinly slice the onion.
  • Add the cucumber and onion slices to the vinegar mixture and marinate for at least 2 hours or overnight in the refrigerator. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
  • May be kept for a up to a week in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 20 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Sodium 92 mg, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

PICKLED CUCUMBERS AND RED ONION



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     side-dish

Time 5h20m

Yield about 3 to 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 hothouse seedless cucumber
1/2 small red onion
2 tablespoons fresh picked dill sprigs
1 1/2 cups white vinegar
1 cup sugar
5 to 6 allspice berries
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Using a mandoline or sharp knife, finely slice the cucumbers and red onion. Put in a mixing bowl with the dill sprigs and a pinch of salt while you prepare the pickling solution.
  • In a small pot over medium heat, combine white vinegar, sugar, allspice and salt. Stir well until the liquid is simmering and the sugar has completely dissolved. Pour pickling liquid over red onion and cucumbers and stir to ensure everything is evenly coated. Allow to cool to room temperature, then cover with plastic wrap (press the plastic wrap down onto the cucumbers so there is no air) and refrigerate. Chill for at least 4 hours to cool completely before serving.

QUICK CUCUMBER AND RED-ONION PICKLED SALAD



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This Quick Cucumber and Red-Onion Pickled Salad is best when served very cold.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 large red onion, peeled and very thinly sliced
2 large cucumbers, peeled if waxed, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
3 tablespoons rice-wine vinegar
1/4 cup loosely packed fresh dill, picked from thick stems, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Place sliced onion and cucumbers in a serving bowl. Season with salt and pepper, and sprinkle with rice-wine vinegar. Toss to combine, and transfer to refrigerator to chill, about 30 minutes.
  • Just before serving, scatter dill over salad, and toss well.

QUICK PICKLED CUCUMBER SALAD



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Quickly pickled sliced cucumbers and red onion make a cooling side salad for lamb burgers or fried fish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 large cucumbers, peeled and thinly sliced crosswise
1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 cup rice vinegar
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, red onion, sugar, and rice vinegar. Season with salt and pepper and toss to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 39 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g

PICKLED ONION AND CUCUMBER



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Make and share this Pickled Onion and Cucumber recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Fauve

Categories     Onions

Time 20m

Yield 2 gallons

Number Of Ingredients 5

5 lbs sweet onions, thinly sliced and separated into rings
8 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced
1 gallon white vinegar (5% acidity)
2 teaspoons pepper
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Stir together all ingredients in a large bowl.
  • Cover and chill 24 hours.
  • Store in refrigerator up to 2 weeks.

PICKLED CUCUMBER SALAD WITH RED ONIONS AND FETA



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Provided by Kelsey Nixon

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 large cucumbers, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch thick slices
1 red onion, thinly sliced
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
1/2 cup rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup loosely packed chopped fresh dill, plus a few fronds for garnish

Steps:

  • Place the cucumbers and onions in a large serving bowl. Season with salt and pepper. In a small glass measuring cup, whisk together the rice vinegar and sugar. Pour over the cucumbers and onions and toss to combine. Cover tightly and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to develop.
  • Top with the feta cheese and fresh dill just before serving.

CUCUMBER SALAD WITH PICKLED RED ONIONS



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This light and crunchy salad makes a cooling accompaniment to spicy dishes

Provided by John Torode

Categories     Side dish

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 4

25g sugar
50ml Japanese vinegar
1 large red onion , finely sliced into rings
1 large cucumber , halved, deseeded then diced

Steps:

  • Pour 100ml water into a saucepan. Add the sugar and vinegar and bring to the boil. Put the onion into a bowl, then pour over the hot liquid and leave for 5 mins. Add the cucumber and set aside to steep and cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 28 calories, Carbohydrate 6 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein, Sodium 0.1 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh, crisp cucumbers and red onions.
  • Slice the cucumbers and onions thinly so that they pickle evenly.
  • Use a variety of vinegar types to create different flavor profiles. White vinegar is a classic choice, but you can also use apple cider vinegar, rice vinegar, or even champagne vinegar.
  • Add herbs and spices to the pickling liquid to infuse the cucumbers and onions with extra flavor. Some popular options include dill, garlic, mustard seeds, and peppercorns.
  • Let the cucumbers and onions pickle for at least 30 minutes before serving. The longer they pickle, the more flavorful they will become.

Conclusion:

Quick cucumber and red onion pickled salad is a refreshing and flavorful side dish that is perfect for summer gatherings. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a variety of vinegar types and herbs to choose from, you can create a pickled salad that is both unique and delicious.

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