🥒 Fresh Cucumber Salad (Crisp, Cool & Flavorful)
Light, refreshing, and ready in minutes — perfect with grilled meats, seafood, or sandwiches.
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 2 large cucumbers (English or Persian work best)
- ¼ small red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp fresh dill (or parsley)
- 3 tbsp vinegar (white, apple cider, or rice vinegar)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1–2 tsp sugar (optional, balances acidity)
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
🥣 Instructions
1️⃣ Slice the cucumbers
Thinly slice (use a mandoline for extra thin slices).
2️⃣ Optional – Remove extra water
Sprinkle with a little salt and let sit 15 minutes. Pat dry.
3️⃣ Make the dressing
Whisk vinegar, olive oil, sugar, salt, and pepper.
4️⃣ Combine
Toss cucumbers, onion, herbs, and dressing together.
Chill 20–30 minutes before serving for best flavor.
🧄 Flavor Variations
Creamy Version
Add ¼ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt.
Asian-Inspired
Use rice vinegar + 1 tsp soy sauce + sesame oil + sesame seeds.
Mediterranean
Add cherry tomatoes + feta + oregano.
Spicy Kick
Add red pepper flakes or sliced jalapeño.
🔥 Pro Tips
- English cucumbers = fewer seeds, thinner skin
- Best eaten within 24 hours
- Add fresh herbs right before serving for brightest flavor
If you’d like, I can give you:
- A German-style creamy cucumber salad
- A keto / low-carb version
- A quick 5-minute version
- Or a party-style large batch recipe
What are you serving it with? 😊
