Description
Cool cucumber salad delivers crisp Mediterranean flavors with zesty herbs and tangy dressing. Refreshing ingredients blend seamlessly, promising a light and nutritious side dish you’ll crave all summer long.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables:
- 2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 medium tomato, chopped
Dressing and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Herbs:
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the raw ingredients by thinly slicing cucumbers and red onion into delicate, uniform pieces. Dice tomatoes into bite-sized chunks for consistent texture. Ensure all vegetables are crisp and fresh.
- Craft a vibrant dressing by whisking together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, and honey in a separate mixing vessel. Season with salt and pepper, blending until the mixture achieves a smooth, harmonious consistency.
- Transfer sliced vegetables into a spacious mixing bowl. Gently cascade the prepared dressing over the vegetables, using a careful folding technique to ensure each piece is evenly coated without bruising the delicate ingredients.
- Elevate the salad’s aromatic profile by generously sprinkling fresh dill across the surface. The herb will introduce a bright, herbaceous dimension to the dish.
- Allow the salad to rest momentarily, permitting the flavors to intertwine and intensify. This brief waiting period enables the dressing to penetrate the vegetables, creating a more cohesive and complex taste experience. Serve chilled for maximum refreshment.
Notes
- Slice vegetables uniformly to ensure even marination and consistent texture throughout the salad.
- Use fresh, crisp cucumbers for maximum crunchiness and vibrant flavor profile.
- Adjust vinegar and honey quantities based on personal taste preferences, balancing tanginess and sweetness.
- Consider adding protein like grilled chicken or feta cheese to transform this light salad into a more substantial meal option.
- Prep Time: 14 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 47 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg