Heavenly Cucumber Salad
Fresh, crisp, and utterly refreshing, this Heavenly Cucumber Salad is the perfect blend of crunch and tangy sweetness. Featuring thinly sliced cucumbers and red onions tossed with fragrant fresh dill, this easy-to-make salad is brought to life with a vibrant dressing made from white vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil, and a touch of honey. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, it's an ideal side dish for summer barbecues, picnics, or a light, guilt-free appetizer. Chill it before serving to let the flavors meld into a zesty and herbaceous delight you won’t be able to resist. Highlight this recipe for simple, healthy, and delicious cucumber salad cravings!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large cucumber
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 3 tablespoons fresh dill
- 3 tablespoons white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and pat dry the cucumbers. Then, using a sharp knife or mandoline, thinly slice the cucumbers into rounds and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Peel and thinly slice the red onion into half-moons. Add the sliced onions to the bowl with the cucumbers.
Finely chop the fresh dill and sprinkle it over the cucumber and onion mixture.
In a small bowl, whisk together the white vinegar, olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is emulsified and well combined.
Pour the dressing over the cucumber and onion mixture. Toss gently to ensure the vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, pepper, or honey as desired.
Cover the salad and let it chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve the cucumber salad cold as a side dish or light appetizer. Garnish with additional fresh dill, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
460 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.0 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.0 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1204 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 53.2 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.3 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.3 g | ||
| Protein | 6.3 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 161 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 3.0 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 1362 mg | 29% | |
*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.
