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Crispy Pickled Red Onions and Cucumbers in a Spicy Salad

Crispy Pickled Red Onions and Cucumbers in a Spicy Salad

This Crispy Pickled Red Onions and Cucumbers in a Spicy Salad combines tangy and creamy elements for a refreshing dish that's perfect for any meal.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pickled Vegetables
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup pickled red onions
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh cracked pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1 medium red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 cup rice wine vinegar
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Prepare the cucumbers by sprinkling them with 1 teaspoon of kosher salt and let them sit for a few minutes to draw out excess water.
  2. In a bowl, combine the pickled red onions, sour cream, fresh cracked pepper, cayenne, thinly sliced red onion, rice wine vinegar, water, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, granulated sugar, and red pepper flakes.
  3. Mix until all ingredients are well combined.
  4. Serve immediately or refrigerate for at least 2 hours for the flavors to meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 3gFat: 5g

Notes

Feel free to swap sour cream for Greek yogurt for a lighter option, or add avocado for creaminess. Adjust the cayenne for spice preference.

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