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Cajun Cucumber Salad

Crisp cucumber slices tossed with red onion in a zesty Cajun spice dressing.

15 minEasyServes 445 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 2 English cucumbers, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a large bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, 1 tsp Cajun seasoning, 1 tsp granulated sugar, and 1/2 tsp kosher salt.

  2. 2

    Add 2 thinly sliced English cucumbers and 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion to the bowl.

  3. 3

    Toss well to coat all ingredients evenly.

  4. 4

    Chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes before serving.

Questions

How long does Cajun Cucumber Salad keep?

Dressed, it is best the day it is made. Keep the components separate and refrigerated and they hold about two days; dress just before serving.

Can I halve or double Cajun Cucumber Salad?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. There is no cooking pitfall here; the quantities simply scale.

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