Tangy Cucumber Salad

Total Time

Prep: 40 min. + chilling

Makes

8 servings

Updated: Sep. 24, 2022
You'll spark taste buds with this tangy and refreshing salad. The simple marinade gives mild cucumbers lots of zip. The tomatoes are a pretty addition. This is a super use of summer's garden bounty. -Edna Hoffman, Hebron, Indiana

Ingredients

  • 2 small cucumbers, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1/4 cup cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Dash cayenne pepper

Directions

  1. Place cucumbers in a strainer; sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and toss. Let stand for 30 minutes. Rinse and drain well. Place in a large bowl; add tomatoes and onion. In a small bowl; add tomatoes and onion. In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining ingredients; pour over cucumber mixture and toss. Cover and refrigerate for several hours. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 61 calories, 4g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 393mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.