Easiest Cucumber Salad
Refreshingly crisp and delightfully simple, the Easiest Cucumber Salad is a must-have side dish that’s perfect for any occasion. Featuring crunchy cucumber slices and sweet red onion tossed with aromatic fresh dill, this salad is elevated by a tangy-sweet dressing of white vinegar, olive oil, and a hint of sugar. Ready in just 10 minutes with no cooking required, it’s a quick and healthy option for busy weeknights, summer picnics, or BBQ gatherings. Enjoy it chilled for maximum flavor and add a cooling touch to your meal. Light, flavorful, and irresistibly easy, this recipe proves that simplicity can taste sensational!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium-sized cucumber
- 0.5 medium-sized red onion
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill
- 3 tablespoons white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash the cucumbers thoroughly and pat them dry. Using a knife or a mandoline slicer, thinly slice the cucumbers into rounds and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Cut the red onion into thin slices (half-moon shapes work well) and add them to the bowl with the cucumbers.
Finely chop the fresh dill and sprinkle it over the cucumber and onion mixture.
In a small mixing bowl or jar, whisk together the white vinegar, olive oil, granulated sugar, salt, and black pepper until the sugar is fully dissolved.
Pour the dressing over the cucumber and onion mixture and toss gently until evenly coated.
Let the salad sit for about 5–10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Optionally, you can refrigerate it for a chilled, more refreshing taste.
Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Stir before serving to redistribute the dressing.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
86 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 6.9 g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.1 g | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 246 mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 6.2 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.4 g | ||
| Protein | 0.9 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 24 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 180 mg | 4% | |
*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.
