Pork Free Cucumber Dill Salad

Total time30 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time0 min

4.9

(20)

Crisp, cool, and bursting with fresh herb flavor, this cucumber dill salad is the kind of side dish that disappears fast at any table. Thinly sliced English cucumbers 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 bright, simple blend of apple cider vinegar, olive oil, and just a touch of honey that balances tangy and sweet without overpowering the delicate dill. Red onion adds a gentle sharpness, and a handful of fresh chives rounds everything out with a mild, grassy note. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of pork and pork-derived products — no hidden additives, no cured meat garnishes, nothing to second-guess. It comes together in minutes and works beautifully alongside grilled fish, roasted chicken, or a spread of mezze-style dishes. Whether you serve it straight away for maximum crunch or let it chill briefly to let the flavors meld, it's an effortlessly crowd-pleasing plate.

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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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