Simple Cucumber Dill Salad (Printable)

Crisp cucumber and fragrant dill tossed with a zesty lemon dressing for a refreshing dish.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 large cucumbers, diced
02 - 1 small red onion, finely chopped
03 - 1/4 cup fresh dill, finely chopped
04 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
05 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)

→ Dressing

06 - 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
08 - 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
09 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
10 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a large bowl, mix the diced cucumbers, finely chopped red onion, fresh dill, parsley if using, and cherry tomatoes if included.
02 - In a separate small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, white wine vinegar, sea salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
03 - Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss gently to ensure even coating.
04 - Taste the salad and adjust salt or pepper to preference.
05 - Serve immediately or refrigerate up to 1 hour to allow flavors to meld and salad to chill.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Fast and easy to prepare with only 10 minutes of total time.
  • Light and refreshing, ideal for summer or as a healthy side dish.
  • Vegetarian, gluten-free, and low carb, fitting many diets.
02 -
  • Use fresh, firm cucumbers for the best crunch.
  • Finely chop herbs to release more aroma and flavor.
  • Refrigerate the salad for an hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.
  • Adjust lemon juice and salt to taste for a perfectly balanced dressing.
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