Finnish Cucumber Salad
Brighten up your table with Finnish Cucumber Salad, a refreshing Scandinavian classic that strikes the perfect balance between tangy and sweet. Featuring crisp cucumber slices, delicate red onion half-moons, and the unmistakable fragrance of fresh dill, this salad is brought to life with a simple yet flavorful dressing of white vinegar, sugar, and black pepper. Ready in just 15 minutes, this no-cook recipe is a breeze to prepare and ideal for warm days. Serve it chilled as a light side dish alongside grilled meats, fish, or your favorite Nordic-inspired dishes. Perfectly versatile and packed with crunch, Finnish Cucumber Salad is a must-try for any fan of fresh, wholesome flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium cucumber
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill
- 3 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons water
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash the cucumbers thoroughly and optionally peel them if desired. Thinly slice the cucumbers into even round slices using a sharp knife or a mandoline slicer for consistency.
Peel and thinly slice half of a red onion into very fine half-moons. Set aside.
Finely chop the fresh dill and set it aside.
In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by mixing the white vinegar, granulated sugar, water, salt, and black pepper. Stir the mixture until the sugar has fully dissolved.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers, red onion, and dill.
Pour the dressing over the cucumber mixture and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
Let the salad rest for at least 10 minutes in the refrigerator to allow the flavors to meld together. For enhanced flavor, consider refrigerating for up to 1 hour before serving.
Serve the Finnish cucumber salad chilled as a refreshing side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
145 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.6 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1195 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 33.8 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.3 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.0 g | ||
| Protein | 3.5 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 95 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| 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.
