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Cucumber Dill Salad

A refreshing and crunchy salad featuring thinly sliced cucumbers, fresh dill, and zesty onions, perfect for summer gatherings.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 80

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients
  • 2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced Peel or leave skin on based on preference.
  • ½ cup fresh dill, chopped
  • ½ medium red onion, thinly sliced
Dressing Ingredients
  • ¼ cup white vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon sugar Can be substituted with honey.
  • to taste salt and pepper Adjust according to preference.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Start by slicing the cucumbers thinly.
  2. Chop the fresh dill and thinly slice the red onion.
Combine Ingredients
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers, chopped dill, and sliced red onion. Mix gently to ensure the herbs are evenly distributed.
Prepare Dressing
  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together the white vinegar, olive oil, sugar, salt, and pepper until the sugar is fully dissolved.
Dress Salad
  1. Pour the dressing over the cucumber mixture, gently tossing to coat every slice.
Marinate and Serve
  1. Let the salad sit for at least 15-30 minutes at room temperature to allow flavors to meld. Serve chilled.

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Avoid freezing.