Description
Light, crisp, sweet and tangy Easy Cucumber Salad made with English cucumbers, fresh dill, onions, vinegar, and honey. Perfect for lunch, summer sides, grilled meats, fish, and barbecue meals.
Ingredients
2 large English cucumbers, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
2 green onions, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar
2 teaspoons honey
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Toss the sliced cucumbers with the salt in a colander and let them rest for about 20 minutes so excess moisture drains away.
2. Rinse the cucumbers well under cold water and drain thoroughly.
3. Combine the cucumbers, red onion, green onions, and dill in a large bowl.
4. Mix the vinegar and honey until blended, then pour over the salad and toss until evenly coated.
5. Season with black pepper, garnish with extra dill if desired, and serve.
Notes
Salting the cucumbers before mixing removes excess water and helps keep the salad crisp.
Rinse the cucumbers after salting to prevent the finished salad from becoming too salty.
The salad can be prepared ahead and refrigerated for 2 to 3 days, though it will release more liquid as it sits.
A mandoline makes it easier to create thin, even cucumber slices.
English cucumbers are recommended for their thin skin, mild flavor, and minimal seeds, but regular cucumbers can also be used.
Champagne vinegar and white wine vinegar are interchangeable.
For a creamy variation, stir in about 1/2 cup sour cream or plain yogurt.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 37
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 1749 mg
- Fat: 0.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.03 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
