Fresh Dill Cucumber Salad

Crisp, refreshing, and bursting with vibrant flavors, this Fresh Dill Cucumber Salad is the perfect summertime side dish or light appetizer. Made with cool, thinly sliced English cucumbers, aromatic fresh dill, and tangy red onion, this salad gets an extra kick from a simple yet flavorful white wine vinegar and olive oil dressing. A touch of minced garlic adds depth, while optional crumbled feta cheese brings a creamy, salty finish. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this effortless recipe is a go-to for picnics, barbecues, or busy weeknight meals. Serve it chilled to let the bold yet delicate flavors truly shine.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 English cucumbers
• 0.5 cup Fresh dill
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 1 Garlic clove
• 2 tablespoons White wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
• 0.5 cup Feta cheese (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry the cucumbers. Using a sharp knife or a mandoline, slice the cucumbers into thin, even slices, about 1/8-inch thick. Place the slices in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Take the fresh dill and finely chop it to measure about 1/2 cup. Add the chopped dill to the cucumbers in the bowl.

Step 3

Peel the red onion and slice it thinly into half-moon shapes. Add the onion slices to the salad bowl with the cucumber and dill.

Step 4

Peel and mince the garlic clove. Add the minced garlic to the salad bowl.

Step 5

In a small mixing bowl, combine white wine vinegar, olive oil, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Whisk until the dressing is well-combined.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the cucumber, dill, and onion mixture. Toss everything together gently but thoroughly until all the ingredients are well coated with the dressing.

Step 7

If using, crumble the feta cheese and sprinkle it over the top of the salad.

Step 8

Let the salad sit for at least 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	874 grams (874.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	711

Total Fat 55.20g	71%
Saturated Fat 22.50g	113%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 107mg	36%
Sodium 2562mg	111%
Total Carbohydrate 35.90g	13%
Dietary Fiber 6.70g	24%
Total Sugars 14.90g
Protein 23.80g	48%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 772mg	59%
Iron 5mg	26%
Potassium 1286mg	27%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 67.5%

Protein: 12.9%

Carbs: 19.5%