Cucumber Quick Salad
Crisp, refreshing, and bursting with vibrant flavors, this Cucumber Quick Salad is the ultimate side dish for any occasion. Featuring thinly sliced cucumbers and red onions tossed in a tangy-sweet rice vinegar and honey dressing, this no-cook recipe comes together in just 10 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or last-minute gatherings. Optional fresh dill adds a fragrant herbal note, elevating the salad’s simplicity with a hint of elegance. Whether you’re looking for a healthy summer salad, a light accompaniment to grilled dishes, or a flavorful make-ahead option, this easy cucumber salad ticks all the boxes. Plus, it’s naturally gluten-free, vegetarian, and endlessly customizable!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large cucumber
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill (optional, chopped)
Instructions
Wash the cucumbers thoroughly and slice them into thin rounds. You can peel the cucumbers if desired, but leaving the skin on adds extra texture and nutrients.
Peel the red onion and slice it thinly into half-moons.
In a small bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is well combined.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers and red onions.
Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently to coat evenly.
If desired, sprinkle fresh chopped dill over the salad for added flavor.
Let the salad marinate in the refrigerator for 5-10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld, or serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
295 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.0 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.5 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1200 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.4 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.3 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.9 g | ||
| Protein | 6.1 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 149 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 1293 mg | 28% | |
*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.
