MSG Free Cucumber Dill Salad
Crisp, cool, and bursting with fresh herb flavor, this cucumber salad is the kind of side dish that disappears fast at any table. The combination of tangy apple cider vinegar, a touch of honey, and grassy fresh dill creates a light dressing that feels bright and balanced without relying on any packaged seasoning blends or flavor enhancers. That matters more than you might think — store-bought dressings and seasoning packets are some of the sneakiest sources of hidden additives, so making your own from scratch puts you fully in control. Salting the cucumbers first and letting them drain is a small step that pays off big, giving you slices that stay genuinely crisp rather than watery. The red onion adds a gentle bite, and the optional chives layer in a mild, savory note that rounds everything out beautifully. It comes together with just a whisk and a bowl, making it an effortless addition to weeknight dinners, potlucks, or anything coming off the grill.
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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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