Cucumber Dill Salad with Red Onion
This cucumber dill salad with red onion is a refreshing and flavorful side dish that's perfect for summer. The cucumbers are thinly sliced and tossed with a simple dressing made with olive oil, apple cider vinegar, dill, salt, and pepper. The red onion adds a bit of bite and crunch, and the dill gives the salad a bright herbal flavor. This salad is best served chilled, so make it ahead of time and let it sit in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Cucumber dill salad is a classic summer side dish that's both refreshing and flavorful. It's made with thinly sliced cucumbers, red onion, dill, and a simple dressing made with olive oil, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper. The cucumbers and red onion provide a crunchy and refreshing base, while the dill adds a bright herbal flavor. The dressing is simple but flavorful, and it helps to bring all the ingredients together. This salad is best served chilled, so it's the perfect dish to make ahead of time for a summer party or picnic.
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Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 0 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers and red onion.
  2. Add the chopped dill to the bowl.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper.
  4. Pour the dressing over the cucumber mixture and toss gently to combine.
  5. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Why It Works
  • The combination of cucumbers, red onion, and dill is classic for a reason. The cucumbers are refreshing and crunchy, the red onion adds a bit of bite and crunch, and the dill gives the salad a bright herbal flavor.
  • The dressing is simple but flavorful, and it helps to bring all the ingredients together. The olive oil adds richness, the apple cider vinegar adds acidity, and the salt and pepper add seasoning.
  • This salad is best served chilled, so it's the perfect dish to make ahead of time for a summer party or picnic.