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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Calories: 80kcal
Servings: 4 people
Equipment
- 1 Knife and chopping board
- 1 Colander
- 1 Small Bowl
- 1 Whisk
- 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
- 1½ 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
- For an extra kick, add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes or a splash of lemon juice to the dressing.
- Feel free to experiment! Cherry tomatoes or crumbled feta cheese can be excellent additions to this salad.
Nutrition
Calories: 80kcal