Description
This Easy Cucumber Salad is the ultimate healthy snack or refreshing side dish, perfect for warm weather or any time you need a quick dinner upgrade. Crunchy cucumbers, tangy vinegar, and fresh dill come together in minutes for a bright, easy recipe. Whether you’re into meal prepping or looking for light lunch ideas, this is one of those food ideas that checks all the boxes.
Ingredients
2 English cucumbers
0.5 red onion
2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
0.25 cup white vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons sugar
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
1 pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
1. Wash and thinly slice the cucumbers into rounds. Peel and thinly slice the red onion. Place both in a large mixing bowl.
2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the white vinegar, olive oil, sugar, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).
3. Pour the dressing over the cucumbers and onions. Add chopped fresh dill. Toss everything until well combined.
4. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
5. Give it one final toss before serving. Adjust seasoning if needed and serve chilled.
Notes
This salad tastes even better the next day—just store it covered in the fridge.
Use English or Persian cucumbers for best texture and minimal seeds.
To reduce sugar, swap for a sugar substitute or leave it out entirely.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: easy recipe, cucumber salad, healthy snack, quick dinner, food ideas