Easy Refreshing Cucumber Salad (Print)
Crisp cucumbers with tangy vinegar dressing in minutes
# Ingredient list:
→ Vegetables
01 - 2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced
02 - 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
03 - 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
→ Dressing
04 - 3 tablespoons rice vinegar (or white wine vinegar)
05 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
06 - 1 teaspoon sugar or honey
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
# Directions:
01 - In a large bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers, red onion, and dill.
02 - In a small bowl or jar, whisk together vinegar, olive oil, sugar (or honey), salt, and black pepper until well combined.
03 - Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently to coat evenly.
04 - Let the salad sit for at least 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It comes together in under ten minutes but tastes like you put real thought into it
- The cucumbers stay satisfyingly crisp even hours after dressing them
- That sharp red onion bite cuts through rich main dishes perfectly
02 -
- Letting it sit for even 30 minutes transforms it completely
- Cucumber thickness matters, thin slices absorb dressing better
03 -
- Use a mandoline if you have one for perfectly even slices
- Pat the cucumbers dry before dressing if they seem especially watery