Easy Cucumber Salad
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Easy Cucumber Salad
Description
Easy Cucumber Salad begins by thinly slicing cucumbers, then tossing them with kosher salt and letting them drain in a colander to draw out excess water. After rinsing and drying, the cucumbers are combined with thinly sliced red and green onions and freshly chopped dill in a bowl. A dressing made from champagne vinegar and honey is stirred separately and poured over the salad, which is then garnished with freshly ground black pepper and additional dill leaves.
The salad balances the mild coolness and crunch of the cucumbers with the onion’s sharpness and dill’s fresh herbal flavor. The dressing adds a subtle sweetness and acidity that brightens the dish without overwhelming the vegetable flavors. The texture remains crisp thanks to the drainage step, avoiding sogginess.
This salad pairs well with grilled meats or seafood and is a refreshing addition to warm-weather meals. It’s simple to prepare yet adds a flavorful, light component to any table. The use of champagne vinegar provides a delicate tang that complements the other ingredients without harshness.
Using a mandoline can speed up slicing and help achieve uniform pieces. Glass mixing bowls used in preparation allow visibility and ease of mixing. Keeping the salad chilled before serving enhances its refreshing qualities.
Ingredients
- 2 English cucumber thinly sliced, large
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- ½ red onion thinly sliced
- 2 green onions thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons dill chopped, fresh
- 1½ tablespoon champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons honey
- black pepper to taste, freshly ground
Instructions
- Toss cucumbers with salt. Add the sliced cucumber to a colander and toss with the salt.
- Wash and drain the cucumbers. Set the colander in your sink or on top of a plate, as the salt will pull liquid from the cucumbers. Let this sit for 20 minutes, then rinse the cucumber with cold water.
- Add the salad ingredients to a bowl. Add the drained cucumber to a salad bowl along with the red onion, green onion and fresh dill.
- Make the dressing. Stir the vinegar and honey together in a separate small bowl, then pour on top of the salad.
- Garnish with black pepper and additional fresh dill leaves.
Notes
- Salting and draining the cucumbers before combining helps prevent a watery salad and keeps the texture crisp.
- Thin slicing with a mandoline speeds prep and ensures even pieces.
- Use fresh dill for more vibrant flavor, and consider adding extra dill leaves as garnish.
- Glass mixing bowls can help with easy mixing and are preferred in many of my recipe preparations.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 37 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 37kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 0.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.03g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Sodium | 296mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 247mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 191IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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