Description
A crisp, tangy, and refreshing cucumber salad that requires zero cooking and comes together in just 15 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights, this salad uses pantry staples and fresh produce to create a light side dish that pairs beautifully with grilled meats.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large English cucumbers (or 2 Persian cucumbers), sliced into thin half-moons
- 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse cucumbers and slice them into thin half-moons (about 1/4-inch thick). If using standard cucumbers, peel and scoop out seeds first.
- Slice the red onion thinly and place slices in a bowl of ice water for 10 minutes to mellow the flavor. Drain and pat dry.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together apple cider vinegar, olive oil, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
- Add the cucumber slices and drained onions to a large mixing bowl. Pour the dressing over the top and sprinkle with chopped fresh dill.
- Toss the salad gently but thoroughly to coat all ingredients. If using feta, fold it in lightly.
- Cover the bowl and chill in the refrigerator for at least 10 minutes (or up to an hour) to allow flavors to meld.
- Toss one more time before serving. Taste and adjust salt if needed. Serve cold or at room temperature.
Notes
For best texture, use English cucumbers which have thin skins and fewer seeds. If using standard cucumbers, salt them 10 minutes before dressing to remove excess water, then rinse and pat dry. Do not freeze this salad as cucumbers will turn to mush. It keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 320
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 1
Keywords: cucumber salad, summer salad, quick dinner, no cook recipe, healthy side dish, keto friendly, vegan option, meal prep