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Cucumber and Dill Salad with Vinegar Dressing

Crunchy cucumbers and red onion are tossed with fresh dill and a simple homemade sweet and tangy vinegar dressing. This quick salad is ready in just 10 minutes, no cooking required. Perfect for BBQs, potlucks and summer dinners.
Prep Time10 minutes
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Total Time10 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 103kcal
Author: Lori

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 large English cucumbers thinly sliced
  • 1/4 small red onion thinly sliced
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh dill chopped
  • 1/3 cup white vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 Tablespoon granulated white sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Combine the sliced cucumbers, red onion, and fresh dill in a large bowl, then gently toss until everything is distributed evenly.
    2 large English cucumbers, 1/4 small red onion, 2 Tablespoons fresh dill
  • Make the dressing: place the vinegar, olive oil, sugar, salt, and black pepper in a jar or small bowl, and whisk until the sugar is dissolved.
    1/3 cup white vinegar, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 Tablespoon granulated white sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Pour the dressing over the cucumber mixture and toss to coat.
  • Let the salad stand for at least 10 minutes before serving, to give the flavors a chance to blend.

Notes

  • Thinly slice the cucumbers to about 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick.
  • Cucumbers can be peeled before slicing if you don't like the peels.
  • If you don't have fresh dill, substitute with 2 teaspoons of dried dill.
  • Taste the dressing before adding to the vegetables - add a little more sugar if it's too sharp or a splash of vinegar if you like a tangier dressing.
  • Salad can be served at room temperature or chilled, but chilling it for 20-30 minutes makes it more flavorful.
  • Store leftover salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. It will keep longer, but the cucumbers will soften up over time.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 103kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 295mg | Potassium: 234mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 174IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg