Recipes for Specific Health Condition Healthy Diabetic Recipes Diabetic Vegetarian Recipes Diabetic Low-Carb Vegetarian Recipes Vidalia Onion & Cucumber Salad 5.0 (4) 4 Reviews For this old-fashioned Southern cucumber and onion salad, thin slices of cucumber and onion marinate just long enough to develop a touch of tanginess without any sharp bite. Serve with sweet dishes like barbecue to lend a refreshing balance. By Virginia Willis Virginia Willis Facebook Instagram Twitter Website Virginia Willis is a Food Network Kitchen chef and James Beard award-winning cookbook author. Her first cookbook, Bon Appétit, Y'all, premiered in 2008, and since then, she's developed a stellar reputation for chef-inspired recipes for home cooks. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, People, USA Today, EatingWell, Garden & Gun, Bon Appétit, Southern Living and many other publications. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on June 24, 2021 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Prep Time: 5 mins Additional Time: 15 mins Total Time: 20 mins Servings: 6 Yield: 6 servings Nutrition Profile: Dairy-Free Diabetes Appropriate Egg Free Gluten-Free Heart Healthy Low Added Sugars Low Carbohydrate Low Fat Low Sodium Low-Calorie Nut-Free Soy-Free Vegan Vegetarian Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 English cucumber (about 11 ounces) ½ medium sweet onion, preferably Vidalia 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill ½ teaspoon sea salt ½ teaspoon ground pepper Directions Using a vegetable peeler, shave off alternating strips of cucumber to create a striped effect. Thinly slice the cucumber and place in a bowl. Cut the onion very thinly crosswise with a knife or mandoline. Add to the cucumber. Drizzle with vinegar. Add dill, salt and pepper and gently stir to combine. Let stand for 15 minutes to briefly marinate. Gently stir again before serving. Tips To make ahead: Refrigerate for up to 1 day. Rate it Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 12 Calories 3g Carbs 1g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Serving Size 1/2 cup Calories 12 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 3g 1% Dietary Fiber 1g 3% Total Sugars 1g Protein 1g 1% Vitamin A 121IU 2% Vitamin C 5mg 5% Folate 4mcg 1% Sodium 184mg 8% Calcium 16mg 1% Iron 0mg 2% Magnesium 2mg 1% Potassium 102mg 2% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved