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Cucumber Salad: A Cool, Crisp, and Refreshing Recipe

Quick and Tasty Cucumber Salad Recipe

Featuring fresh dill, onions, and a sweet, tangy dressing, this cucumber salad recipe is one of the simplest summer side dishes, and if you ask me, it�s also one of the best.
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Course: Salad
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cooling Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Calories: 80kcal
Author: Austin Carter
Servings: 4 people

Equipment

  • 1 Knife and chopping board
  • 1 Colander
  • 1 Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Small Bowl
  • 1 Whisk
  • 1 Measuring Spoons
  • 1 Plastic Wrap

Ingredients

  • 2 Cucumbers thinly sliced
  • 1 Red Onion thinly sliced
  • 2 Scallions thinly chopped
  • 3 tbsp Fresh Dill chopped
  • 1 tbsp Salt
  • 1� tbsp Vinegar
  • 2 tsp Honey
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • Freshly Ground Black Pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Add the sliced cucumber to a colander and toss with the salt.�
  • Set the colander in your sink or on a plate, as the salt will pull liquid from the cucumbers. Let this sit for a few minutes, then rinse the cucumber with cold water.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, olive oil, honey, chopped dill, salt, and pepper to form the dressing.
  • In a larger bowl, toss the cucumber slices, sliced red onions, and chopped scallions together.
  • Pour the dressing over the cucumber and onion mixture. Gently toss to ensure the dressing coats all the veggies evenly.
  • Cover the bowl and let the flavors meld together in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes before serving.
  • Just before serving, give it a quick toss again and garnish with a sprig of fresh dill, if desired

Notes

  1. For an extra kick, add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes or a splash of lemon juice to the dressing.
  2. Feel free to experiment! Cherry tomatoes or crumbled feta cheese can be excellent additions to this salad.

Nutrition

Calories: 80kcal
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