Chopped Cucumber Dill Salad
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
65 kcal
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Course
Salad
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Chopped Cucumber Dill Salad
Description
This chopped salad starts with quick-pickled red onions made by soaking sliced red onions in a vinegar solution with salt and sugar, softening their bite and adding tang. The salad base includes chopped cucumbers for crunch, thawed tiny peas for subtle sweetness, and chopped red cabbage for color and texture.
Crumbled feta cheese provides creaminess and saltiness, while fresh dill adds a herbaceous note. Zoe's Copycat Dressing and freshly squeezed lemon juice bring a balanced acidity and herb flavor that ties all components together. The ingredients are gently combined to maintain the textures.
The salad works well as a vibrant side or light lunch, pairing with grilled meats or Mediterranean dishes. Fresh dill and additional feta on top provide an attractive garnish and enhance the taste.
Using pre-pickled onions prepared ahead can save time, and seasoning is adjusted to taste with more dressing or lemon juice as needed. This recipe pays attention to layering flavors and textures for a fresh, satisfying salad experience.
Ingredients
- For the pickled red onions:
- ¼ cup white wine vinegar
- ¼ cup water
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- ½ cup onion red, chopped
- FOR THE SALAD:
- 2 cups cucumber chopped
- 1 ½ cups pea thawed, tiny frozen
- 1 ½ cups red cabbage chopped
- ½ cup feta cheese more for garnish, if desired, crumbled
- ½ cup dill more for garnish, if desired, roughly chopped fresh
- 3-4 tablespoons Zoe's Copycat Dressing
- lemon juice fresh
Instructions
- For the pickled red onions, combine vinegar, water, salt and sugar in a medium size bowl. Add onions and more water, if needed to cover. Set aside.
- For the salad, drain the pickled red onions. Combine red onions, cucumbers, peas, red cabbage, Feta cheese and dill in a serving bowl. Add 3 tablespoons Zoe’s Dressing and 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice. Stir gently to combine. Taste and season with salt, pepper, more Zoe's and/or more lemon juice, if needed.
- Garnish with a little more Feta and chopped fresh dill, if desired.
Notes
- Pickled red onions can be prepared ahead by soaking in vinegar solution and stored refrigerated.
- Nutritional values provided exclude Zoe's Copycat Dressing; refer to the dressing recipe for details.
- Adjust seasoning after mixing by adding more lemon juice, salt, pepper, or dressing as preferred.
- Garnish the salad with extra crumbled feta and dill for enhanced flavor and presentation.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 65 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 65kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 16mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 361mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 145mg | 3% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 580IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 7.1mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 114mg | 11% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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