Easy Cool Cucumber Salad
Cool off with this light and refreshing Easy Cool Cucumber Salad—your perfect summer side dish! Featuring crisp cucumber slices, tangy red onion, and a zesty white vinegar dressing infused with fresh dill, this no-cook recipe comes together in just 15 minutes. A hint of sweetness from granulated sugar balances the flavors, while a quick chill in the fridge enhances its bright, herbaceous taste. This healthy, low-effort salad is ideal for barbecues, picnics, or as a refreshing snack. Packed with simple ingredients and no cooking required, this cucumber salad is as easy as it is delicious—ready to elevate any meal in minutes!
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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
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash the cucumbers thoroughly and slice them into thin rounds using a knife or mandoline slicer.
Peel and thinly slice half of a red onion into delicate rings.
Chop the fresh dill finely and set it aside for later use.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the white vinegar, olive oil, granulated sugar, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is emulsified.
Add the sliced cucumbers, red onion, and chopped dill to the bowl with the dressing. Gently toss everything together until the cucumbers and onions are evenly coated.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the salad chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Before serving, give the salad another quick toss and optionally adjust seasoning with additional salt or black pepper, if needed.
Serve the salad cold as a refreshing side dish or enjoy it on its own. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
239 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.6 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.3 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1194 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.5 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.3 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.7 g | ||
| Protein | 3.5 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 92 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 750 mg | 16% | |
*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.
