5 from 57 votes
Easy Cucumber Salad Recipe
This Easy Cucumber Salad combines thinly sliced Persian cucumbers and red onions with a creamy dressing of mayonnaise, white vinegar, sugar, and fresh dill. Salting the cucumbers beforehand helps remove excess moisture for a crisp texture. The cool, tangy salad offers a refreshing balance of creaminess and acidity, making it a crisp side dish especially suitable for warm-weather meals. Its simple ingredients and prep steps make it a practical addition to lunches or picnics.
Prep Time
20 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
100 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American, British
Ingredients
- 15 cucumber cut into ½ moons, Persian
- 1 tablespoon salt sea salt
- ¼ cup red onion sliced
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons white distilled vinegar
- 1 ½ tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons dill chopped, fresh
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add the sliced cucumbers to colander over a bowl and mix in the 1 tablespoon of salt to help release as much liquid as possible. Let it stand for 20-30 minutes or up to 6 hours. If salting for longer than 30 minutes, place it in the refrigerator.
- Mix the mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, and dill, and set aside.
- Gently press down the cucumbers with a spatula and then transfer them to a large clean bowl and toss with the dressing, onions, salt, and pepper. Serve.
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Notes
- Salting cucumbers ahead helps reduce excess moisture and keep the salad crisp.
- You can prepare this salad up to 6 hours in advance, but keep dressing separate until serving.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- If serving immediately, salting cucumbers beforehand is optional.
Nutrition Information
Calories
100kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
(24%)
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Trans Fat
0.02g
(1%)
Cholesterol
4mg
(1%)
Sodium
1225mg
(51%)
Potassium
219mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
163IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
26mg
(3%)
Iron
0.4mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
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 | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 1225mg | 51% |
| Potassium | 219mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 163IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.