Refreshing Cucumber Salad
Crisp, cool, and bursting with fresh flavors, this Refreshing Cucumber Salad is the ultimate side dish for warm-weather meals. Featuring thinly sliced cucumbers, vibrant red onion, and fragrant fresh dill, all tossed in a tangy-sweet dressing of white vinegar, olive oil, and a touch of sugar, this salad strikes the perfect balance of light and zesty. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, it’s a quick and healthy option that pairs beautifully with grilled meats, seafood, or even as a standalone snack. Perfectly chilled and full of crunch, this easy cucumber salad is a must-try for lovers of simple, wholesome recipes.
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Ingredients
- 2 large Cucumber
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 2 tablespoons Fresh dill
- 0.25 cup White vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Wash the cucumbers thoroughly under cold water. Trim the ends and slice them thinly, about 1/8 inch thick.
Step 2
Peel and slice the red onion thinly into half-moons.
Step 3
Chop the fresh dill finely.
Step 4
In a large mixing bowl, combine sliced cucumbers, red onion, and chopped dill.
Step 5
In a small bowl, whisk together the white vinegar, olive oil, sugar, salt, and black pepper until the sugar is dissolved.
Step 6
Pour the dressing over the cucumber mixture and toss gently to combine, ensuring all the ingredients are well coated with the dressing.
Step 7
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and place it in the refrigerator to chill for at least 30 minutes to an hour for flavors to meld.
Step 8
Toss the salad again before serving. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve cold.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (972.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 462.2 |
| Total Fat 29.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 4.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.9g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1202.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 48.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 28.7g | |
| Protein 6.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 157.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 3.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1348.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories