Cucumber Dill Salad

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Cucumber Dill Salad:- This Cold Cucumber Dill Salad is the ideal salad to enjoy on a hot summer day since it is both refreshing and crisp, making it the ideal snack or side dish. A small number of straightforward components is all that is required. Gluten-free and vegan alike.

You should bring this Cucumber Dill Salad to share with your guests at the next summer barbecue or family picnic you host. Whenever it is combined with any dish that may be enhanced by a sour, strong, and savory crunch, the refreshing coolness of this ingredient is the ideal complement. Within ten minutes or less, it need to be ready to be presented to the guests!

A Cool, Refreshing Simple Salad

When the season of sunlight and warm weather returns, I am constantly seeking for new methods to consume as many raw vegetables as possible in a way that is both delicious and requires little effort. In addition, after tasting the crisp, refreshing cucumber that was included in this delectable Tomato Cucumber Basil Salad, I was certain that I wanted to find a method to make cucumbers the focal point of the dish.

Put your faith in me when I claim that my Cucumber Dill Salad is the best there is. The texture is crisp, the flavor is vibrant, and it is as tasty as it can be. This recipe is a no-brainer because it is simple to prepare all of the ingredients while you are preparing other main courses. Once you take your first mouthful, you will comprehend the reason why this side dish that you simply cannot stop eating has been on repeat in my home.

Ingredients for Cucumber Dill Salad

For the preparation of this straightforward side dish, you will only require six basic ingredients and the salad bowl of your choice. Here, my friends, we are using minimal ingredients to achieve maximum flavor.

Cucumber: Thin skinned cucumbers such as English/hothouse cucumbers or Persian cucumbers are best. Avoid Kirby cucumbers or cucumbers with a thick skin. These are better suited for pickling or sautéing.
Red Onion: adds a nice textural contrast. Feel free to add or swap in my Quick Pickled Red Onions for an extra pop!
Red Wine Vinegar: gives this fresh cucumber salad the *zing* it needs to pass the flavor test. If you’re out of red wine vinegar, sub in apple cider vinegar or white wine vinegar.
Oil: A couple of tablespoons of high-quality extra virgin olive oil helps to coat the onion and cucumber slices and allow the vinegar and seasonings to stick. If oil-free, it can be omitted, but note that this will cause the remaining marinade ingredients to slide to the bottom of your salad bowl.
Fresh Dill: this fresh herb has a bright, tangy, almost lemon-y flavor that pairs so nicely with the crisp, refreshing cucumbers and the robust flavor of red wine vinegar. If you’re not a fan of dill, feel free to swap in your favorite fresh herbs such as fresh basil, parsley, mint, or cilantro.
Whole Grain Mustard: adds a delicious, spicy kick that balances the sweetness from the onions. If you don’t have whole grain mustard on hand, no worries — just sub in some yellow mustard seeds, spicy brown mustard, or dijon mustard.

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How to Make Cucumber Dill Salad

Whisk the vinegar, oil, mustard, and a large sprinkle of salt together until the simple dressing is emulsified.
Add in the thin slices of cucumber, onion, and fresh dill.
Fold together until well combined.
Marinate for 5-10 minutes, or for up to 1 hour in the fridge.
Serve at room temperature or chilled, as desired!

Serving Suggestions

This cucumber salad, along with any other colorful and crunchy salad recipe that can be found on this website, is an ideal side dish for summer picnics, potlucks, and backyard barbecues. In addition, this salad is a great way to welcome guests to your backyard. In addition to that, it is a delicious snack that can be produced on a whim in ten minutes and can be made on any day of the week.

It is one of my favorite things to serve alongside my Falafel Burgers, Beet Burgers, BBQ Tempeh Tacos, and hearty sandwiches such as this Vegan Chickpea Salad Sandwich or this Rainbow Veggie Sandwich with Hummus.

This Everything Bagel Potato Salad and this Mediterranean Pasta Salad are two more salad dishes that you will really adore if you are looking for more salad recipes that are suitable for a potluck.

How to Store Cucumber Dill Salad

Once the cucumber slices have been marinated, this Cucumber Dill Salad is best enjoyed immediately. However, it can be stored for up to 3 days in an airtight container in the fridge.