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Fresh cucumber salad with thinly sliced cucumbers, onions, herbs, and light vinaigrette served chilled in a bowl.

Easy Cucumber Salad


  • Author: amelia
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A refreshing Cucumber Salad that comes together in about 30 minutes with no cooking, making it a perfect side dish for any meal.


Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Prepare the vegetables: Slice the cucumbers and red onion as thinly as possible.
  2. Toss it all together: In a large bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers and red onion with the white wine vinegar, honey, and salt.
  3. Let it chill: Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 20 minutes to let the flavors meld.
  4. Finish it off: Transfer the salad to a serving bowl, add dill and chives, sprinkle with black pepper, and gently stir.
  5. Dig in: Serve immediately or let it sit for a bit to enhance the flavors.

Notes

Customize with other ingredients like tomatoes, feta cheese, or avocado for added flavor.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: No Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 380mg
  • Fat: 0g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 26g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg