Caffeine 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. Thin rounds of English cucumber get a quick salt-drain treatment that pulls out excess moisture, so every bite stays satisfyingly crunchy rather than watery. The dressing is a bright, simple blend of apple cider vinegar, olive oil, and a touch of honey that ties everything together without overpowering the delicate dill. Red onion adds just enough sharpness to keep things interesting, while fresh chives layer in a mild, grassy note if you want to go the extra mile. Because every ingredient here is a whole, unprocessed food, there's zero guesswork about hidden stimulants — no tea extracts, no sneaky additives, nothing to second-guess. It comes together in well under half an hour and pairs beautifully with grilled proteins, sandwiches, or honestly just eaten straight from the bowl.
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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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