Refreshing Cucumber Salad

Crisp, cool, and bursting with fresh flavors, this Refreshing Cucumber Salad is the ultimate side dish for warm-weather meals. Featuring thinly sliced cucumbers, vibrant red onion, and fragrant fresh dill, all tossed in a tangy-sweet dressing of white vinegar, olive oil, and a touch of sugar, this salad strikes the perfect balance of light and zesty. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, it’s a quick and healthy option that pairs beautifully with grilled meats, seafood, or even as a standalone snack. Perfectly chilled and full of crunch, this easy cucumber salad is a must-try for lovers of simple, wholesome recipes.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 large Cucumber
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 2 tablespoons Fresh dill
• 0.25 cup White vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash the cucumbers thoroughly under cold water. Trim the ends and slice them thinly, about 1/8 inch thick.

Step 2

Peel and slice the red onion thinly into half-moons.

Step 3

Chop the fresh dill finely.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine sliced cucumbers, red onion, and chopped dill.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together the white vinegar, olive oil, sugar, salt, and black pepper until the sugar is dissolved.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the cucumber mixture and toss gently to combine, ensuring all the ingredients are well coated with the dressing.

Step 7

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and place it in the refrigerator to chill for at least 30 minutes to an hour for flavors to meld.

Step 8

Toss the salad again before serving. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve cold.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	972.4 grams (972.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	462

Total Fat 29.10g	37%
Saturated Fat 4.60g	23%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.90g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1203mg	52%
Total Carbohydrate 48.30g	18%
Dietary Fiber 5.30g	19%
Total Sugars 28.70g
Protein 6.10g	12%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 158mg	12%
Iron 3mg	17%
Potassium 1349mg	29%

*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: 54.6%

Protein: 5.1%

Carbs: 40.3%