Turkey Free Cucumber Dill Salad
Crisp, cool, and loaded with fresh herb flavor, this cucumber dill salad is the kind of side dish that disappears fast at any table. Salting the cucumbers first and letting them drain is the quiet secret here — it pulls out excess moisture so every slice stays snappy instead of turning watery in the bowl. The dressing comes together in minutes with apple cider vinegar, olive oil, and just a touch of honey for a bright, lightly sweet tang that ties everything together beautifully. Fresh dill is the real star, bringing that unmistakable grassy, aromatic punch that makes this salad taste genuinely vibrant rather than just thrown together. A handful of thinly sliced red onion adds a little bite and color, and the optional chives layer in even more delicate onion flavor if you have them on hand. It's naturally free from any meat or poultry, built entirely from produce, pantry staples, and fresh herbs — no substitutions or workarounds needed. Serve it straight away for maximum crunch, or let it chill briefly in the fridge and watch the flavors deepen even further.
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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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