Artificial Food Coloring Free Cucumber Dill Salad
Crisp, cool, and bursting with fresh herb flavor, this cucumber dill salad is the kind of side dish that disappears fast at any table. Every ingredient here is exactly what it looks like — real cucumbers, fresh dill, a splash of apple cider vinegar, and a drizzle of honey — so there's zero guesswork about what you're actually eating. Store-bought salads and bottled dressings are notorious for sneaking in synthetic dyes to boost color, but this one gets its gorgeous green-and-white look entirely from nature. Salting the cucumbers first and letting them drain is the secret to keeping every slice satisfyingly crisp rather than watery. The honey-vinegar dressing comes together in seconds and coats everything in a bright, lightly tangy glaze that lets the fresh dill really shine. Serve it right away for maximum crunch, or let it chill briefly to let the flavors meld — either way, it's a clean, vibrant addition to any meal.
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4 servings
- 2 large english cucumbers, thinly sliced into rounds
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ small red onion, very thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp honey
- ¼ cup fresh dill, roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh chives, thinly sliced (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Place the sliced cucumbers in a colander set over the sink, toss with the sea salt, and let them drain for 15 minutes. Pat dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.
- 2
While the cucumbers drain, combine the apple cider vinegar, olive oil, and honey in a large mixing bowl and whisk until the honey is fully dissolved and the dressing is uniform.
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