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Cucumber Salad
4.9 from 158 votes

Cucumber Salad

The cucumber salad combines thinly sliced English cucumbers and red onion with a tangy dressing of white wine vinegar, honey, and sea salt. Chopped fresh dill and optional chives add herbal brightness, while freshly ground black pepper enhances the overall flavor. The salad offers a crisp, refreshing texture and a balance of sweet and tangy flavors, ideal for a light side dish or a palate-cleansing accompaniment.

Prep Time
10 mins
Additional Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6
Course: Side Dish, Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 cucumber very thinly sliced, English
  • ½ red onion very thinly sliced, large
  • ¼ cup white wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey or agave nectar
  • 1 teaspoon salt sea salt
  • 2 tablespoons dill chopped, fresh
  • chives optional, for garnish, chopped fresh
  • black pepper freshly ground

Instructions

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  1. In a large bowl, toss together the cucumber, onion, vinegar, honey, and salt. Chill for 20 minutes.
  2. Transfer to a serving bowl, leaving any excess water behind. Sprinkle with the dill and chives, if desired. Season with several grinds of pepper and serve.