Refreshing Cucumber Salad (Printable)

Crisp cucumbers and red onions in a tangy vinaigrette, perfect for warm weather serving.

# 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 Tips:

01 -
  • The vinegar slight bite wakes up your palate without overwhelming the delicate cucumber sweetness
  • It gets better as it sits, making it perfect for meal prep or picnics
  • Ready in fifteen minutes flat with almost zero actual cooking required
02 -
  • Thinly slicing the cucumbers is the secret to the right texture, thick chunks feel clunky and awkward
  • The salad needs at least ten minutes to sit, but do not let it go longer than two hours or it gets watery
  • Pat the cucumber slices dry with a towel if you want extra crunch in every bite
03 -
  • Use a mandoline or vegetable peeler to get paper thin cucumber slices effortlessly
  • Let the onions soak in ice water for ten minutes before slicing if you find them too pungent

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