Cucumber Salad
Cucumber salad is the perfect summer dish, combining crisp cucumbers, sweet cherry tomatoes, and aromatic dill tossed in a zesty dressing. This vibrant, refreshing salad is ideal for barbecues, picnics, or as a light snack. Its delightful crunch and bright colors will elevate any meal, making it a must-try recipe that keeps you cool on hot days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side
- Method: No cooking
- Cuisine: Global
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium fresh cucumbers, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup fresh dill, chopped
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp cider vinegar (or white wine vinegar)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and slice cucumbers into rounds or half-moons. Halve cherry tomatoes and thinly slice red onion.
- In a large bowl, combine sliced cucumbers, tomatoes, onion, and chopped dill.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil and cider vinegar; season with salt and pepper.
- Pour dressing over vegetables and toss gently until coated.
- Chill for 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added flavor variations, mix in bell peppers or crumbled feta cheese. To maintain crunchiness, dress the salad just before serving.