Grandpa Joe's Cucumber Salad
Crisp, refreshing, and bursting with vibrant flavors, Grandpa Joe's Cucumber Salad is the perfect side dish for warm weather meals or a quick, healthy snack. This easy-to-make recipe combines thinly sliced cucumbers and red onion with a tangy homemade dressing of white vinegar, olive oil, and a touch of sugar, all elevated by fresh dill and aromatic minced garlic. Ready in just 15 minutes, this no-cook salad is light yet flavorful, making it ideal for picnics, barbecues, or simply brightening up weeknight dinners. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a crowd-pleasing dish that's as versatile as it is delicious.
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Ingredients
- 3 medium Cucumber
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 2 tablespoons Fresh dill
- 0.25 cup White vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 small, minced Garlic clove
Directions
Step 1
Wash the cucumbers thoroughly and pat them dry.
Step 2
Using a sharp knife or mandoline slicer, thinly slice the cucumbers into round discs. Place the slices in a large mixing bowl.
Step 3
Peel and thinly slice half of the red onion. Add the onion slices to the bowl with the cucumbers.
Step 4
Finely chop the fresh dill and sprinkle it over the cucumbers and onions.
Step 5
In a small bowl, whisk together the white vinegar, olive oil, sugar, salt, black pepper, and minced garlic until the sugar dissolves completely.
Step 6
Pour the dressing over the cucumber and onion mixture and toss gently to combine, ensuring the vegetables are evenly coated.
Step 7
Let the salad sit at room temperature for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours for a chilled version.
Step 8
Give the salad a final toss before serving and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper, if needed.
Step 9
Serve the cucumber salad as a refreshing side dish or enjoy it on its own as a light, healthy snack.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (770.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 404.5 |
| Total Fat 28.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 4.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2379.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 34.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 17.0g | |
| Protein 5.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 133.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 2.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1074.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories