Description
A crisp, light, and refreshing cucumber salad combining fresh cucumber slices with zesty lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, and fresh dill. This easy-to-make salad offers a perfect balance of cool crunch and vibrant flavors, ideal as a healthy snack or side dish anytime.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 large fresh cucumbers, thinly sliced (rounds or half-moons)
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
Dressing
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice (natural)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (natural)
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Pinch of natural gelling agent (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the cucumbers: Wash the cucumbers thoroughly and slice them thinly, either into rounds or half-moons based on your preference. Thin slices ensure even flavor absorption and maintain a satisfying crunch.
- Slice the red onion: Cut the red onion into thin, elegant slices to evenly distribute its gentle sharpness throughout the salad without overpowering the flavor.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together fresh lemon juice, olive oil, apple cider vinegar (natural), salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Add a pinch of natural gelling agent if you want the dressing to have a more cohesive texture that clings well to the cucumbers.
- Toss and combine: Gently mix the cucumber and onion slices with the freshly chopped dill. Drizzle the dressing over the top and toss carefully to ensure every bite is bursting with flavor.
- Chill before serving: Refrigerate the salad for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the cucumber to soften slightly, enhancing the overall texture while maintaining crunch.
Notes
- Choose fresh cucumbers with firm, bright skin and no soft spots for best crunch and texture.
- Use a sharp knife to create thin, even slices for a delicate texture and satisfying bite.
- Adjust lemon juice and apple cider vinegar amounts to reach your preferred tanginess.
- Season with salt after mixing to preserve cucumber crispness and prevent water release.
- Let the salad chill adequately to develop flavors and maximize refreshing qualities.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cucumber salad, fresh cucumber salad, healthy salad, vegan salad, light salad, easy salad recipe
