Christmas Quick-Pickled Cucumber & Red Onion Platter

A bright and tangy relish platter featuring thinly sliced cucumbers and onions marinated in a zesty vinegar and herb brine. The acidity provides a necessary "zip" that cuts through the richness of heavy holiday meats and cheeses. It is a refreshing, low-calorie addition to a festive appetizer spread or a colorful garnish for holiday sandwiches.

Prep 5 minCook 10 minTotal 15 minUpdated Jul 3, 202615 minLow CarbVegetarianGluten Free

A bright and tangy relish platter featuring thinly sliced cucumbers and onions marinated in a zesty vinegar and herb brine. The acidity provides a necessary "zip" that cuts through the richness of heavy holiday meats and cheeses. It is a refreshing, low-calorie addition to a festive appetizer spread or a colorful garnish for holiday sandwiches.

Ingredients

  • 300 g Cucumber
  • 150 g Red onion
  • 25 cup Fresh cranberries
  • 5 tbsp Fresh rosemary
  • 3 cup White sesame seeds
  • 120 g Rice vinegar or white vinegar
  • 60 ml Drinking water
  • 30 tbsp Sugar substitute or honey
  • 6 tbsp Sea salt
  • 1 tsp Ground black pepper
  • 6 piece(s) Garlic

Instructions

  1. Wash the mini cucumbers and slice thinly or cut into shapes with a cutter
  2. Peel the red onion and slice into thin rings or shred
  3. Mix rice vinegar, drinking water, sweetener or honey, sea salt, ground black pepper, and sliced garlic; stir until dissolved
  4. Add the cucumber and red onion to a large bowl, pour in all the pickling liquid, and toss to coat evenly
  5. Cover and refrigerate until well chilled and pickled
  6. Remove, drain off the excess pickling liquid, plate, sprinkle with dried cranberries and white sesame seeds, and garnish with rosemary

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