Artificial Flavors Free Classic Cucumber Salad
Crisp, cool, and bright with fresh dill, this cucumber salad is the kind of side dish that disappears fast at any table. Every ingredient here is exactly what it says it is — real cucumbers, red onion, olive oil, white wine vinegar, and a handful of fresh herbs. No bottled dressings, no flavor packets, no mystery additives to decode on a label. The salting step is a small but smart move that draws out excess moisture so the cucumbers stay satisfyingly crisp rather than watery once the dressing goes on. A simple whisk of vinegar, sugar, and olive oil creates a light, tangy coating that lets the vegetables shine without any artificial enhancement. After a quick rest in the fridge, the flavors meld into something that tastes far more impressive than the short ingredient list suggests. It's the kind of clean, honest recipe you'll come back to all summer long.
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4 servings
- 2 large english cucumbers (about 2 lb total), thinly sliced
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ small red onion, very thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp fresh dill, roughly chopped
For the dressing
- 3 tbsp white wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Place the sliced cucumbers in a large bowl and toss with the kosher salt. Let stand for 10 minutes, then transfer to a clean kitchen towel or several layers of paper towels and pat firmly dry — the cucumbers should feel noticeably less wet.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the white wine vinegar, sugar, olive oil, and black pepper until the sugar is fully dissolved.
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