Cucumber salad with vinegar

5 servings

140 minutes

Cucumber salad with vinegar is a simple and refreshing dish that adds a touch of freshness to Indian cuisine. Its roots trace back to traditional home recipes where vinegar was used to enhance the natural flavor of vegetables. This salad has a pleasant balance of acidity from wine vinegar, aromatic parsley, and a light oiliness from olive oil. Salted cucumbers become crunchy while retaining their juiciness. This salad is perfect as a standalone snack or as a side dish to spicy Indian meals, harmoniously complementing their taste. Served chilled, it is especially refreshing in hot weather.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 121.9
• Proteins: 0.8g
• Fats: 12.1g
• Carbohydrates: 2.7g

Ingredients

• Salt: pinch
• Cucumbers: 4 pc
• Olive oil: 3 tbsp
• White wine vinegar: 1 tbsp
• Parsley: 3 stem

Cooking steps

1. Peel the cucumbers and slice them thinly - sprinkle with salt and leave for 2 hours.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cucumbers: 4 pieces
   • Salt:  pinch

2. Dissolve salt in vinegar, then add oil and whisk well with a fork until all ingredients combine into a whole. Add finely chopped parsley.

   Required ingredients:

   • Salt:  pinch
   • White wine vinegar: 1 tablespoon
   • Olive oil: 3 tablespoons
   • Parsley: 3 stems

3. Wash and dry the cucumbers. Place them on a serving dish and drizzle with dressing. Leave in the refrigerator until it's time to serve.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cucumbers: 4 pieces