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Cucumber Dill Salad

This quick, easy, and light cucumber dill salad soaks sliced cucumbers in a sweet and tangy marinade and serves them with plenty of fresh dill! A perfectly refreshing summer salad you’ll love.

Prep Time
1 hr 15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Marinate
2 hrs
Total Time
3 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 82 kcal
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients

  • 2 medium cucumbers, sliced
  • ½ cup of water
  • 5 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons of white vinegar
  • ⅓ cup of sugar
  • Generous pinch of chopped fresh dill
  • pinch of salt
  • pepper, to taste

Instructions

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  1. Place the sliced cucumbers in a colander. On each layer, sprinkle salt. Let the cucumbers drain in the sink and sweat for an hour.
  2. Heat the water, vinegar (both kinds), and sugar in a saucepan until the sugar is dissolved. Set aside and let cool.
  3. Wash the cucumbers off until the salt is gone. Place in a container and cover with the vinegar/sugar mixture. Let marinate for at least two hours.
  4. When ready to serve, cut dill on top of the cucumbers and sprinkle with salt and pepper, to taste.

Notes

  • Slice the cucumbers with a mandoline: It’s a reliable tool that will give you evenly sliced cucumbers every time! Plus, you can adjust the blade to give you thin or thick slices.
  • Always drain the cucumbers: It’s a necessary step that will yield the correct texture and prevent the cucumber vinegar salad from turning soggy too soon.
  • Allow the marinade to cool: The marinade needs time to cool to at least room temperature before you add the cucumber slices. If you combine the two while the marinade is warm, the cucumber will become soggy or limp faster.

Nutrition Information

Calories 82kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 19g (6%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Sodium 5mg (0%) Potassium 151mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 18g (36%) Vitamin A 72IU (1%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 17mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 82

% Daily Value*

Calories 82kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 19g 6%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 5mg 0%
Potassium 151mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 18g 36%
Vitamin A 72IU 1%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 17mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

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