Easy Refreshing Cucumber Salad (Printable)
Crisp cucumbers with red onion and fresh dill in a tangy vinegar dressing. Ready in 10 minutes.
# Ingredient List:
→ Vegetables
01 - 2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced
02 - 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
03 - 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
→ Dressing
04 - 3 tablespoons rice vinegar (or white wine vinegar)
05 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
06 - 1 teaspoon sugar or honey
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
# Steps:
01 - In a large bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers, red onion, and dill.
02 - In a small bowl or jar, whisk together vinegar, olive oil, sugar (or honey), salt, and black pepper until well combined.
03 - Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently to coat evenly.
04 - Let the salad sit for at least 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Takes ten minutes from cutting board to bowl
- Gets better as it sits so you can make it hours ahead
- That crisp snap against the tangy dressing is absolutely perfect
02 -
- Salt the cucumbers ahead of time if you want them extra crisp and not watery
- The salad actually tastes better after resting for an hour so do not stress about timing
03 -
- Use a vegetable peeler to create pretty ribbon style cucumbers instead of slices
- Add a splash of sesame oil for an entirely different flavor profile