Description
This refreshing cucumber salad is a perfect blend of crisp cucumbers, tangy vinegar, and aromatic dill. It’s a simple, no-cook side dish that’s ideal for any summer meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Cucumbers:
- 2 large cucumbers (thinly sliced)
Red Onion:
- 1/2 small red onion (thinly sliced)
Dressing:
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Dill:
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill (chopped, or 1 teaspoon dried dill)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: In a large bowl, combine the vinegar, sugar, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Whisk until the sugar is mostly dissolved.
- Add Cucumbers and Onion: Add the sliced cucumbers and red onion to the bowl and toss to coat evenly.
- Finish the Salad: Sprinkle in the dill and mix again. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Toss again before serving. Serve chilled as a refreshing side dish.
Notes
- For extra crunch, use English cucumbers or Persian cucumbers.
- You can also add a splash of lemon juice or a pinch of red pepper flakes for extra zing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
