Description
A refreshing and easy-to-make cucumber salad featuring thinly sliced cucumbers and red onions tossed in a tangy vinegar and olive oil dressing, enhanced with fresh dill and optional herbs for garnish. Perfect as a light side dish or a healthy snack.
Ingredients
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Vegetables
- 2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
Dressing
- 1/4 cup vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey or sugar (optional, for sweetness)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried dill)
Garnish
- Fresh parsley or mint for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetables: Slice cucumbers thinly using a knife or mandolin. Peel if desired to remove the skin for a milder texture.
- Slice the Onion: Thinly slice the small red onion to add a crisp and slightly pungent flavor to the salad.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, olive oil, honey or sugar if using, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder if using, until well combined.
- Taste and Adjust Seasoning: Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning to your preference, adding more salt, pepper, or sweetener as needed.
- Combine the Salad: In a large bowl, add the cucumber slices and red onion. Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently to coat all pieces evenly.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the salad for 15–30 minutes to let the flavors meld together and the salad chill.
- Garnish: Before serving, sprinkle chopped fresh dill and optionally garnish with fresh parsley or mint for added aroma and color.
Notes
- For a crisper texture, use cucumbers that are firm and fresh.
- Adjust the sweetness level by varying the amount of honey or sugar based on your taste.
- Optional garlic powder adds a subtle depth of flavor but can be omitted for a milder taste.
- This salad can be prepared a few hours in advance and kept refrigerated to deepen the flavors.
- Serve chilled as a side dish for grilled meats or light meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
