Mediterranean Diet Fresh Dill Cucumber Salad
Bright, crisp, and bursting with Mediterranean flavors, the Fresh Dill Cucumber Salad is a healthy, refreshing addition to your mealtime repertoire. Perfectly suited for the Mediterranean diet, this dish combines thinly sliced English cucumbers, fragrant fresh dill, and sweet red onion with a zesty homemade dressing made from extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, and a touch of garlic. Ready in just 15 minutes and requiring no cooking time, this chilled salad pairs beautifully with grilled proteins or as a stand-alone appetizer. Whether you're hosting a summer gathering or looking for a light, nutrient-packed side, this salad delivers vibrant flavor and simplicity in every bite. Keywords: Mediterranean cucumber salad, fresh dill recipe, healthy summer salad, quick no-cook dishes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large English cucumber
- 0.25 cup Fresh dill
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 clove Garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and pat dry the cucumbers and fresh dill.
Slice the cucumbers into thin rounds. You can use a mandoline slicer for uniform slices if desired.
Finely chop the fresh dill to yield about 1/4 cup.
Peel and thinly slice the red onion into half-moons.
In a large mixing bowl, combine sliced cucumbers, chopped dill, and sliced red onion.
Mince the garlic clove finely.
In a small bowl, whisk together the minced garlic, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until well emulsified.
Pour the olive oil and lemon dressing over the cucumber mixture.
Toss all ingredients together gently to ensure the salad is well coated with the dressing.
Let the salad sit for about 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Adjust seasoning to taste and serve the salad chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
493 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 42.3 g | 54% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.0 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1203 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 32.2 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.6 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.5 g | ||
| Protein | 5.5 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 146 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 1118 mg | 24% | |
*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.
