Cucumber Dill Salad Recipe
This refreshing Cucumber Dill Salad is a crisp, tangy side dish perfect for hot days or as a complement to your favorite meals. Thinly sliced cucumbers and red onions are marinated in a simple vinaigrette of vinegar, sugar, dill, and salt, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully with a cooling, slightly sweet, and herbaceous profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 2 large cucumbers, peeled and cut into 1/8-inch slices
- 1/8 medium red onion, thinly sliced
Seasoning & Dressing
- 3 tablespoons freshly chopped dill
- 1/3 cup distilled vinegar or white wine vinegar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar (adjust to taste for sweetness)
- 1 1/4 teaspoons coarse kosher or sea salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetables: Peel the cucumbers and slice them into thin 1/8-inch rounds. Thinly slice 1/8 of a medium red onion. These thin slices help the vegetables absorb the dressing efficiently.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large, shallow dish that preferably has a lid, add the cucumber slices, red onion slices, freshly chopped dill, vinegar, granulated sugar, and salt. Toss everything together thoroughly so all ingredients are well mixed and coated evenly.
- Marinate and Chill: Cover the dish with a lid or plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. For best flavor, allow the salad to marinate for up to 2 hours. This chilling time lets the cucumbers soften slightly and absorb the tangy, sweet dill dressing.
- Serve and Enjoy: Once chilled and marinated, give the salad a gentle toss, then serve as a refreshing side dish to your meal.
Notes
- You can adjust the sugar amount to suit your sweetness preference.
- Using coarse kosher or sea salt is preferred to avoid over-salting and for better texture.
- For extra crunch, add thinly sliced radishes or bell peppers.
- This salad keeps well for up to 2 days refrigerated but is freshest on the day it’s made.
- If you prefer, leave the cucumber skins on for added color and nutrients.
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