Croatian Simple Cucumber Salad
Elevate your next meal with this Croatian Simple Cucumber Salad—a quick, refreshing, and flavor-packed dish perfect for any occasion. Featuring crisp cucumber slices tossed in a light and tangy dressing made from white vinegar, sugar, and minced garlic, this salad is enhanced with the bright, herbaceous notes of fresh dill and a hint of black pepper. Requiring just 15 minutes of prep time and no cooking, this recipe is an effortless way to bring vibrant Mediterranean flavors to your table. Serve it chilled as a crisp side dish or appetizer, ideal for pairing with grilled meats, seafood, or as part of a summer spread. This traditional salad is a true testament to the beauty of simplicity!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium Cucumber
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons White Vinegar
- 3 tablespoons Water
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 1 clove Garlic
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Dill
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
Instructions
Wash the cucumbers thoroughly and use a vegetable peeler to remove alternating strips of skin for a decorative look, if desired.
Thinly slice the cucumbers into rounds using a sharp knife or mandoline slicer to ensure even slices.
Place the sliced cucumbers in a mixing bowl and sprinkle them with 1 teaspoon of salt. Toss thoroughly to coat and let rest for 10 minutes to release excess water.
Meanwhile, prepare the dressing by combining 2 tablespoons of white vinegar, 3 tablespoons of water, 1 teaspoon of sugar, and 1 minced garlic clove in a small bowl. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely.
After 10 minutes, drain any excess liquid from the cucumbers and gently pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towel.
Pour the prepared dressing over the cucumbers and add 2 tablespoons of freshly chopped dill and 0.25 teaspoon of ground black pepper. Toss gently to coat all the slices evenly.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt, vinegar, or sugar according to your preference.
Transfer the salad to a serving bowl and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled as a refreshing side dish or appetizer. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
90 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.5 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2373 mg | 103% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.2 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.3 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.9 g | ||
| Protein | 3.0 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 84 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 656 mg | 14% | |
*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.
