Fresh Cucumber Salad
Crisp, light, and brimming with vibrant flavors, Fresh Cucumber Salad is the ultimate side dish for warm days or any occasion that calls for refreshing simplicity. Featuring thinly sliced English cucumbers and red onion, this salad is elevated with the herbaceous aroma of fresh dill and a tangy-sweet dressing made from white vinegar, olive oil, and a touch of honey. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, it’s a quick and healthy recipe perfect for picnics, barbecues, or a light lunchtime addition. Serve it chilled to let the flavors meld beautifully, creating a dish that’s as delicious as it is effortless. Whether you're searching for a low-calorie side or a zesty, make-ahead option, this cucumber salad is a go-to crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large English cucumbers
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 2 tablespoons Fresh dill
- 3 tablespoons White vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the cucumbers. Slice them thinly using a mandoline slicer or a sharp knife.
Peel and thinly slice the red onion into half-moons.
Chop the fresh dill finely.
In a small bowl, whisk together the white vinegar, olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers, red onion, and chopped dill.
Pour the dressing over the cucumber mixture and toss gently to combine, ensuring all the vegetables are coated evenly.
Cover the bowl and let the salad marinate in the refrigerator for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled and enjoy your fresh cucumber salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
404 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.7 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.6 g | 23% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1200 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35.7 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.6 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.1 g | ||
| Protein | 6.6 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 142 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 1249 mg | 27% | |
*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.
