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Cucumber Salad Asian cucumber salad with sliced cucumbers in chili oil dressing, topped with sesame seeds and green onions in a ceramic bowl

Cucumber Salad

A crisp, cooling Cucumber Salad that feels like a breath of fresh air on warm days.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Drain Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Calories: 45
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large English cucumbers thinly sliced with peel left on
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt used for drawing out excess moisture
  • ½ red onion sliced very thin for mild bite
  • 2 green onions finely sliced, both white and green parts
  • 3 tablespoons fresh dill chopped, loosely packed
  • 1½ tablespoons champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar for similar acidity
  • 2 teaspoons honey liquid and mild-flavored
  • Freshly ground black pepper added to taste at the end

Method
 

  1. Place the cucumber slices into a colander and sprinkle evenly with salt, tossing gently to coat.
    Sliced cucumbers sprinkled with salt in a metal colander for draining excess moisture
  2. Set the colander over a sink or plate and let the cucumbers release liquid for 20 minutes, then rinse thoroughly under cold water and drain well.
  3. Transfer the drained cucumbers to a large bowl and add the red onion, green onion, and chopped dill.
    Bowl of sliced cucumbers, red onion, green onions, and fresh dill prepared for cucumber salad
  4. In a small bowl, stir the vinegar and honey together until fully blended.
    Glass bowl with light golden salad dressing being stirred with a spoon on a white background
  5. Pour the dressing over the cucumber mixture and toss gently until evenly coated.
  6. Finish with freshly ground black pepper and extra dill if desired, then serve immediately or chill briefly.

Nutrition

Serving: 150gCalories: 45kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 1gFat: 0.4gSaturated Fat: 0.05gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.02gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.02gSodium: 420mgPotassium: 260mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Light, crunchy, and gently sweet with herbs, this salad is made for sunny tables and casual gatherings.

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