Whole30 Acar Timun

Brighten up your Whole30 journey with this irresistible Whole30 Acar Timun, a tangy and refreshing Indonesian-inspired pickled cucumber salad. Packed with vibrant vegetables like crisp cucumbers, crunchy carrots, and a splash of heat from red chilies, this quick-pickled dish is infused with the zesty tang of white vinegar, savory aromatics like garlic and ginger, and a subtle hint of natural sweetness from palm sugar. Ready in just 20 minutes of prep time, this Whole30-compliant recipe is perfect as a crunchy, flavor-packed side dish or as a zippy topping for your favorite meals. Serve it chilled to let the pickled flavors shine—ideal for adding a refreshing, gut-friendly twist to your healthy eating routine!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 medium Cucumber
• 1 medium Carrot
• 1 small Red Onion
• 2 Red Chilies
• 120 ml White Vinegar
• 120 ml Water
• 1 teaspoon Sea Salt
• 1 tablespoon Palm Sugar
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 1 teaspoon (finely grated) Ginger

Directions

Step 1

Wash and peel the cucumbers. Cut them in half lengthwise, remove the seeds using a spoon, and slice them into thin half-moons.

Step 2

Peel the carrot and slice it into thin matchsticks or julienne cuts.

Step 3

Slice the red onion thinly. If you prefer less pungency, you can soak the slices in ice water for about ten minutes and then drain.

Step 4

Slice the red chilies thinly. Remove the seeds if you prefer less heat.

Step 5

In a small saucepan, combine the white vinegar, water, sea salt, and palm sugar. Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the palm sugar dissolves completely, about 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.

Step 6

Finely mince the garlic cloves and add them along with the grated ginger to the cooled vinegar mixture.

Step 7

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cucumber, carrot, red onion, and red chilies.

Step 8

Pour the warm (not hot) vinegar mixture over the vegetables and mix well to ensure everything is evenly coated.

Step 9

Cover the bowl and place it in the refrigerator to chill for at least 2 hours, allowing the flavors to meld together. This also further enhances the crispiness of the vegetables.

Step 10

Serve the Acar Timun cold as a tangy side dish or garnish for your favorite Whole30 meals.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(928.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	239.6

Total Fat 1.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2397.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 51.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.9g	0%
Total Sugars 30.4g
Protein 6.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 163.6mg	0%
Iron 3.0mg	0%
Potassium 1816.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 4.1%

Protein: 10.7%

Carbs: 85.3%