Easy Cucumber Salad
Crisp, refreshing, and packed with flavor, this Easy Cucumber Salad is the ultimate quick side dish for any meal. Featuring thinly sliced cucumbers, tangy red onion, and a sprinkle of fragrant fresh dill, this salad is brought to life by a simple yet zesty vinegar-based dressing sweetened with just a touch of sugar. Ready in only 10 minutes with no cooking required, it's a perfect light and healthy option for busy weeknights, BBQs, or summer gatherings. Serve it chilled to let the vibrant flavors shine—this is a classic cucumber salad recipe you'll make again and again!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium cucumber
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill
- 3 tablespoons white vinegar
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Wash the cucumbers thoroughly and pat them dry.
Slice the cucumbers thinly into rounds. If desired, peel the cucumbers beforehand.
Peel the red onion and slice it thinly into half-moon shapes.
Chop the fresh dill finely.
In a small mixing bowl, combine the white vinegar, granulated sugar, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely.
In a large mixing bowl, add the sliced cucumbers, red onion, and chopped dill.
Pour the dressing over the vegetables. Toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
Allow the salad to sit for 5–10 minutes to let the flavors meld before serving.
Serve chilled as a side dish or light snack. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
255 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% 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 | 29.7 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.3 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.9 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.
