Lighter Cucumber Salad

Crisp, refreshing, and effortlessly light, this Lighter Cucumber Salad is the ultimate go-to for a quick and healthy side dish. Featuring thinly sliced cucumbers, zesty red onion, and fragrant fresh dill, this low-calorie recipe is tossed in a tangy yet subtly sweet dressing made with white vinegar, olive oil, and a touch of honey. Ready in just 10 minutes with no cooking required, it’s a perfect choice for busy weeknights, summer barbecues, or as a fresh accompaniment to grilled proteins. Serve it chilled to let the bright flavors shine and enjoy this simple salad that balances health and taste beautifully.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 large cucumber
• 0.5 medium red onion
• 2 tablespoons fresh dill
• 3 tablespoons white vinegar
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash the cucumbers thoroughly and pat them dry. Next, slice them into thin rounds using a sharp knife or mandoline slicer. If desired, peel the cucumbers partially or fully before slicing.

Step 2

Peel and thinly slice half a red onion into fine half-moons. Set aside with the cucumbers.

Step 3

Chop fresh dill finely to release its fragrance and flavor.

Step 4

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the white vinegar, olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined. This will be your salad dressing.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers, red onion, and chopped dill.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the cucumber mixture and gently toss everything together until evenly coated.

Step 7

Let the salad marinate for 5-10 minutes in the refrigerator to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 8

Serve chilled as a light side dish or appetizing starter. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(937.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	304.4

Total Fat 15.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.6g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1202.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 41.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.3g	0%
Total Sugars 21.9g
Protein 6.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 156.6mg	0%
Iron 2.9mg	0%
Potassium 1341.3mg	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: 41.5%

Protein: 7.5%

Carbs: 51.0%