Description
A crisp and refreshing cucumber salad bursting with fresh vegetables, light natural dressings, and vibrant herbs. Perfect for summer, this salad offers a cool crunch and bright flavors, making it a versatile, healthy side or snack that is easy to prepare and endlessly customizable.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 firm, fresh cucumbers
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (natural)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Sea salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Optional Ingredients
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/3 cup crumbled plant-based feta (plant-based)
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetables: Slice the cucumbers thinly for a delightful crunch. Peel the skin partially if a softer bite is preferred. Thinly slice the red onion to balance its sharp, sweet flavor with the cucumber.
- Whisk the Dressing: In a small bowl, combine apple cider vinegar (natural), extra virgin olive oil, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Whisk vigorously until the mixture emulsifies into a light, tangy dressing.
- Toss Everything Together: Place the cucumber and onion slices in a mixing bowl. Pour the dressing over them and toss gently but thoroughly so every slice is coated with the bright flavor.
- Add Fresh Herbs and Optional Ingredients: Fold in chopped fresh dill and, if using, add cherry tomatoes or crumbled plant-based feta (plant-based). These add vivid color and extra bursts of flavor, making your cucumber salad irresistible.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the salad for at least 20 minutes to allow the flavors to marry. Chilling also enhances the refreshing texture, perfect for warm days.
Notes
- Choose firm cucumbers free from soft spots for the best crunch.
- Lightly salt the cucumber slices and let them sit to draw out excess moisture and prevent sogginess.
- Use fresh herbs such as dill or mint to elevate the salad’s aroma and flavor.
- Dress the salad just before serving to maintain crispness.
- Refrigerate for a short time before serving to blend flavors and enhance freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cucumber salad, summer salad, fresh vegetables, plant-based feta salad, healthy salad, gluten free salad
