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Cool and Crunchy Cucumber Dill Salad
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Cool and Crunchy Cucumber Dill Salad

This cool and crunchy cucumber dill salad is a light and refreshing blend of thin slices of cucumber, red onion, and dill tossed in a tangy dressing. This quick, easy-to-make side dish is perfect for picnics, potlucks, or summer grilling.

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 100 kcal
Course: Side Dish, Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2-3 cucumber English
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt sea salt
  • 2 teaspoons granulated white sugar
  • ½ red onion thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons dill fresh
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground

Instructions

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  1. Wash the cucumber and pat dry completely. Cut into thin slices. If you prefer to peel cucumbers you can peel the skin off. Cut red onion into thin slices. Chop dill leaves.
  2. Add sliced cucumbers to a bowl along with sea salt and sugar.
  3. Toss well and set it aside for 5-10 minutes. This step will help drain all the liquid from the cucumber.
  4. Drain excess liquid from the cucumber. Discard the liquid.
  5. Prep the dressing by whisking together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and freshly ground pepper.
  6. Add sliced red onion and fresh dill to cucumber. Pour the dressing.
  7. Gently toss to combine.
  8. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to develop flavors.

Notes

  • Nutritional Info – Please remember that the nutritional information provided is only a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on the products used.
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  • English cucumbers have soft seeds and thin skin. You don’t have to peel the skin off. If using waxy cucumbers, you may want to peel the skin off.
  • Use a mandoline slicer to get even slices, quickly.
  • Fresh dill is crucial to this salad, it adds wonderful freshness and flavor to the salad.

Nutrition Information

Calories 100kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 5g (25%) Sodium 876mg (37%) Potassium 249mg (5%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 174IU (3%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 29mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 100

% Daily Value*

Calories 100kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Sodium 876mg 37%
Potassium 249mg 5%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 174IU 3%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 29mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.