Cucumber Salad Recipe (Ensaladang Pipino)
Crisp cucumbers with a sweet, tangy vinegar dressing.
Servings 4
Calories 28kcal
Cost $2-$4
Ingredients
- 10 ounces cucumbers thinly sliced
- ½ small red onion thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons vinegar
- 2 teaspoons sugar or to taste
- 1 bird's eye chili (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Thinly slice the cucumbers and red onion and place in a large bowl.
- In a small bowl, stir together the vinegar, sugar, chili (if using), salt, and black pepper until the sugar dissolves.
- Pour the dressing over the cucumbers and onion. Toss to combine.
- Serve right away, or chill for 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Cucumber: Persian, English, Kirby, or garden cucumbers all work. Peel only if the skin is thick or waxy.
- Vinegar: Cane, white, apple cider, or rice vinegar all work.
Nutrition
Calories: 28kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 294mg | Potassium: 153mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 158IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 0.3mg