Cool Cucumber Salad and Sooooo Easy
Refreshingly crisp and irresistibly simple, "Cool Cucumber Salad and Sooooo Easy" is the perfect side dish for any meal. This no-cook recipe combines thinly sliced English cucumbers and red onion with a tangy homemade dressing of white vinegar, olive oil, and a hint of sugar, all brightened up with fresh dill. Ready in just 10 minutes, this quick and easy cucumber salad is bursting with vibrant flavors and requires minimal effort—ideal for busy weeknights, barbecues, or picnics. Garnish with extra fresh dill for a pop of color, and serve chilled to amplify its refreshing appeal. Perfectly light and healthy, this cucumber salad is a summer must-try!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large English cucumber
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 2 tablespoons Fresh dill
- 3 tablespoons White vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
Instructions
Wash the cucumbers thoroughly and slice them thinly using a sharp knife or mandoline slicer. Place the slices in a large bowl.
Peel and chop the red onion into thin slices. Add them to the cucumber slices in the bowl.
Chop the fresh dill finely and sprinkle it over the cucumber and onion mixture.
In a small bowl, whisk together white vinegar, granulated sugar, salt, black pepper, and olive oil until well combined.
Pour the dressing over the cucumber mixture and toss gently to coat all the slices evenly.
Let the salad sit for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to blend. Serve immediately or refrigerate to serve chilled.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
70 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 3.7 g | 5% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 248 mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.0 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.6 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.9 g | ||
| Protein | 1.6 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 27 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 333 mg | 7% | |
*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.
