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cucumber salad

Classic Cucumber Salad

A crisp, refreshing cucumber salad with a tangy-sweet dressing and fresh dill — perfect for hot days or as a light side dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine European
Servings 4 bowls
Calories 85 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Mandoline slicer
  • Whisk

Ingredients
  

Salad Base

  • 2 large cucumbers thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely diced
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill chopped

Dressing

  • 1/4 cup white vinegar
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp sugar or honey
  • 1/2 tsp salt or to taste
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper freshly ground

Instructions
 

  • Thinly slice cucumbers using a mandoline or sharp knife and add to a mixing bowl.
  • Add finely diced red onion and chopped fresh dill to the cucumbers.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together white vinegar, olive oil, sugar, salt, and black pepper until sugar dissolves.
  • Pour the dressing over the cucumber mixture and toss gently to coat all slices evenly.
  • Refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld and cucumbers to soak in the dressing.

Notes

For a creamier version, replace vinegar dressing with a mix of sour cream, lemon juice, and dill. Perfect with grilled fish or roasted meats!

Nutrition

Calories: 85kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 120mgPotassium: 220mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 80IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.4mg
Keyword cucumber salad, healthy, vegetarian
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