Sweet and Sour Cucumber Salad

This super simple summer salad is cool, crisp, and refreshing. This quick and easy recipe is loaded with real food nutrition. It’s perfect for those on a gluten free diet (or not) since this Sweet and Sour Cucumber Salad is loaded with fresh vegetables and is naturally gluten free.

Go ahead, make it and take it to the next summer picnic, potluck, or party you’re invited to. Your friends and family will love it too!

Sweet and Sour Cucumber Salad

Yield: 6 servingsSweet

Prep time: 10 minutes

Total time: 3 hours minimum (to allow flavors to blend)

Ingredients:
4 English cucumbers, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon sea salt
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper or chile flakesSweet
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
1 tablespoon raw honey (or organic cane sugar)
1/2 cup rice vinegar (GF)
5 green onions, white and green parts, thinly sliced

Directions:
1. In a large bowl, toss the sliced cucumbers and salt. Let stand for 30 minutes.

2. In a small bowl, whisk together minced garlic, red pepper, sesame seeds, agave, and rice vinegar.

3. Once cucumbers have stood for 30 minutes, put cucumbers in a colander. Rinse well then drain. Press cucumbers with your hands to remove excess water and allow to drain well.

4. In a serving bowl, toss cucumbers, dressing, and green onions.

5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or overnight) before serving. Serve chilled. Enjoy!

Notes: To slice the cucumbers evenly and quickly, I recommend using a good quality Mandoline Slicer or the side of a box grater. Combining cucumbers with salt draws excess water out of cucumbers and keeps them crispy instead of soggy.

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Erin Harner

Erin Harner is an Integrative Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), author, and speaker based in Ithaca, NY. Erin melds functional medicine and culinary nutrition to help her clients uncover their unique diet and confidently cook healthy nourishing meals that meet the needs of their whole family. Learn about Erin's services and connect on Instagram.

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