Refreshing Cucumber Salad (Printable)
Crisp cucumbers and red onions in tangy vinaigrette
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced
02 - 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
03 - 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
→ Dressing
04 - 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
05 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
06 - 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
# How To Make It:
01 - In a large bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers, red onion, and fresh dill.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together apple cider vinegar, olive oil, sugar (if using), salt, and black pepper until well combined.
03 - Pour the dressing over the cucumber mixture and toss gently to combine.
04 - Let sit for at least 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- It comes together in literally fifteen minutes, making it perfect for last minute barbecues or when you need something refreshing without turning on the stove.
- The cucumbers soften slightly as they marinate, creating this perfect texture somewhere between crisp and melting.
- It actually tastes better the next day, so you can make it ahead and feel incredibly prepared.
02 -
- Thin slicing is not just about aesthetics here, it really affects how quickly the flavors meld and how pleasant the texture becomes.
- Letting it sit even for just ten minutes makes an enormous difference, so try not to serve it immediately if you can help it.
- Ingredients: Cucumbers contain a lot of water, so the salad will seem juicier the longer it sits and may release quite a bit of liquid in the bowl.
03 -
- If your red onion seems particularly potent, soak the slices in ice water for ten minutes before adding them to the salad.
- A mandoline is not necessary but it does make the thin slicing go much faster and more uniform.