Spice Free Cucumber Dill Salad

Total time30 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time0 min

4.9

(20)

Cool, crisp, and bright with fresh herbs, this cucumber salad is the kind of 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 beautifully simple — apple cider vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil, and a touch of honey come together into something tangy and just barely sweet. Fresh dill does all the heavy lifting in the flavor department, bringing that clean, grassy note that makes cucumber salads so refreshing. For anyone avoiding hot peppers, chili powders, or warming spices, this recipe is a natural fit — there's nothing here that sneaks in unexpected heat or pungency. A little sliced red onion adds mild sharpness without overwhelming the delicate herbs, and optional chives round things out with a gentle savory finish. Serve it right away for maximum crunch, or let it chill briefly and let the flavors meld into something even more cohesive.

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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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