Fresh Dill Cucumber Salad
Celebrate the crisp, refreshing flavors of summer with this Fresh Dill Cucumber Salad! Bursting with vibrant ingredients like thinly sliced English cucumbers, aromatic fresh dill, and tangy red onion, this dish is elevated by a simple yet flavorful dressing of white wine vinegar, olive oil, minced garlic, and a delicate hint of salt and pepper. Optional crumbled feta cheese adds a creamy, savory touch for an irresistible contrast. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this light and herbaceous cucumber salad is perfect as a side dish for barbecues, picnics, or casual dinners. Serve chilled or at room temperature to enjoy the ultimate combination of crunch, zest, and garden-fresh goodness!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 English cucumbers
- 0.5 cup Fresh dill
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 1 Garlic clove
- 2 tablespoons White wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese (optional)
Instructions
Wash and dry the cucumbers. Using a sharp knife or a mandoline, slice the cucumbers into thin, even slices, about 1/8-inch thick. Place the slices in a large salad bowl.
Take the fresh dill and finely chop it to measure about 1/2 cup. Add the chopped dill to the cucumbers in the bowl.
Peel the red onion and slice it thinly into half-moon shapes. Add the onion slices to the salad bowl with the cucumber and dill.
Peel and mince the garlic clove. Add the minced garlic to the salad bowl.
In a small mixing bowl, combine white wine vinegar, olive oil, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Whisk until the dressing is well-combined.
Pour the dressing over the cucumber, dill, and onion mixture. Toss everything together gently but thoroughly until all the ingredients are well coated with the dressing.
If using, crumble the feta cheese and sprinkle it over the top of the salad.
Let the salad sit for at least 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
711 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 55.2 g | 71% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.5 g | 112% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 107 mg | 36% | |
| Sodium | 2562 mg | 111% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35.9 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.7 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.9 g | ||
| Protein | 23.8 g | 48% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 772 mg | 59% | |
| Iron | 4.6 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 1286 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.
