EASY Cucumber Salad with Dill
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4.2
EASY Cucumber Salad with Dill
Description
The salad combines cucumber slices with thinly sliced red onion, which are first salted and sugared to draw out moisture and soften their texture while maintaining a crisp bite. After an hour of chilling, the vegetables are rinsed and combined with a mixture of red wine, white balsamic, and cider vinegars, plus water to temper the acidity.
Fresh chopped dill is added at the end, providing a bright, herbaceous note that complements the tangy, slightly sweet vinegar dressing. The salad can be served right away or refrigerated to allow the cucumbers to pickle lightly, enhancing their flavor and texture.
This dish makes a simple, crisp side that pairs well with hearty meals or can be enjoyed on its own as a fresh, cooling accompaniment. Its balance of acidity, sweetness, and herbaceousness gives it a versatile profile for various occasions.
Ingredients
- 1 pound cucumber like English cucumbers, cocktail cucumbers, and garden cucumbers), sliced into ¼ inch rounds
- ½ red onion , peeled and thinly sliced
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons white balsamic vinegar
- 2 teaspoons cider vinegar
- ½ cup water
- ¼ cup dill chopped, fresh leaves
Instructions
- Combine the sliced cucumbers in a colander set inside a medium-sized bowl and sprinkle with salt and sugar. Place in the refrigerator for about 1 hour.
- Drain the cucumbers. Add the onion, vinegars, water, and dill.
- Serve or refrigerate. The cucumbers will become more pickled as they sit.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 16 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 16kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 585mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 98mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 154IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.2
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