Simple Cucumber Salad
Crisp, refreshing, and bursting with vibrant flavors, this Simple Cucumber Salad is the ultimate no-fuss side dish for any meal. Featuring thinly sliced cucumbers and red onions, this recipe is elevated with a tangy vinaigrette made from olive oil, white vinegar, and a hint of sugar for balanced sweetness. Fresh dill lends a bright, herbaceous note that perfectly complements the crunchy vegetables. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this easy cucumber salad is a light and healthy option that pairs beautifully with grilled meats, sandwiches, or your favorite summer dishes. Ideal for potlucks, barbecues, or a quick refreshing snack, this salad is sure to become a go-to recipe for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large cucumber
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1.5 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the cucumbers. Thinly slice them into rounds using a knife or mandoline slicer and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Peel and thinly slice the red onion into half-moon shapes. Add the sliced onion to the bowl with the cucumbers.
Finely chop the fresh dill and sprinkle it over the cucumbers and onions.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, white vinegar, granulated sugar, salt, and black pepper until the sugar dissolves and the dressing is well combined.
Pour the dressing over the cucumber and onion mixture, then gently toss everything together to evenly coat the vegetables in the dressing.
Let the salad sit for 10-15 minutes at room temperature to allow the flavors to meld, or refrigerate for a more chilled salad.
Serve as a refreshing side dish and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
421 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.0 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.6 g | 23% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1202 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 40.0 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.3 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.3 g | ||
| Protein | 6.1 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 155 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 1322 mg | 28% | |
*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.
