Ginger Free Cucumber Dill Salad

Total time30 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time0 min

4.9

(20)

Cool, crisp, 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-and-drain treatment that pulls out excess moisture, so every bite stays satisfyingly crunchy rather than watery. The dressing is a simple whisk of apple cider vinegar, olive oil, and a touch of honey — bright and lightly sweet without overpowering the delicate vegetables. Fresh dill is the real star here, bringing that grassy, slightly tangy punch that makes this salad taste genuinely vibrant rather than like an afterthought. A few slivers of red onion add just enough bite to keep things interesting. Many store-bought dressings and pre-made salads sneak in unexpected spices, so making this from scratch with straightforward pantry staples means you know exactly what's going into the bowl. Serve it right away for maximum crunch, or let it chill briefly to let the flavors meld — either way, it's effortlessly good.

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Ingredients

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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