Cucumber Salad Recipe
This refreshing cucumber salad is a perfect light side dish for any meal. The crisp cucumbers and tangy dressing make for a delicious combination that’s simple to prepare.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes (plus marinating)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
Cucumber Salad:
- 2 large cucumbers (thinly sliced)
- 1/4 small red onion (thinly sliced)
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar or white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, prepare the dressing: Combine vinegar, olive oil, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Stir until sugar is dissolved.
- Add vegetables: Add cucumbers and red onion to the bowl. Toss to coat evenly in the dressing.
- Marinate: Let the salad sit for 15–20 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with fresh dill if desired. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- English cucumbers or Persian cucumbers work best for fewer seeds and a crisper texture.
- You can also add a touch of garlic or swap dill for mint for variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Find it online: https://easy-tapas-recipes.com/cucumber-salad-recipe/
