Mediterranean Diet Friendly Cool Ranch Chive Cucumber Salad

Total time30 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time0 min

Mediterranean Diet Friendly Cool Ranch Chive Cucumber Salad

Crisp cucumbers get salted and drained until they're perfectly crunchy, then tossed with a generous handful of fresh chives for a bright, herby bite in every forkful. The dressing leans on garlic-infused oil, a splash of white wine vinegar, and a mix of dried dill, parsley, smoked paprika, and mustard powder for a tangy, savory finish that clings to every slice. A scatter of fresh dill on top adds one more layer of herbal freshness right before serving. Serve it straight away for maximum crunch, or give it a short rest in the fridge if you prefer the cucumbers a touch softer and the flavors more melded together. It's a light, herb-forward side that fits beautifully into a Mediterranean-style spread, especially alongside grilled vegetables, olives, or a simple piece of fish. Easy to pull together and endlessly refreshing, this is the kind of salad you'll want on repeat all summer long.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the salad

2 medium english cucumbers (about 1 ½ lb total), thinly sliced
½ tsp kosher salt
¼ cup fresh chives, thinly sliced

For the dressing

½ cup sour cream
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2 tbsp mayonnaise
1 tbsp garlic-infused oil
1 tbsp white wine vinegar
1 tsp dried dill
½ tsp dried parsley
½ tsp onion-free seasoning salt
¼ tsp smoked paprika
¼ tsp ground black pepper
¼ tsp mustard powder

For serving

1 tbsp fresh dill, roughly chopped (optional)

Instructions

1
Place the sliced cucumbers in a colander set over the sink, toss with the kosher salt, and let stand for 10–15 minutes until the cucumbers have released some of their liquid. Pat dry with paper towels.
2
In a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic-infused oil, white wine vinegar, dried dill, dried parsley, seasoning salt, smoked paprika, black pepper, and mustard powder until smooth and uniform.

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