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Cucumber Salad with Red Onion and Dill Easy Fresh Side Dish Recipe

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A crunchy, refreshing cucumber salad with red onion and fresh dill, tossed in a tangy dressing. Perfect as a light side dish for grilled meats or casual dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large English cucumbers or 3 Kirby cucumbers (about 500g / 1.1 lbs)
  • 1 medium red onion (about 150g / 5.3 oz)
  • ¼ cup fresh dill, chopped (about 15g / 0.5 oz)
  • 3 tablespoons white vinegar (45ml / 1.5 fl oz)
  • 1 tablespoon sugar (12g / 0.4 oz)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (30ml / 1 fl oz)
  • Salt to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Slice cucumbers into thin rounds about 1/8 inch thick. If using Kirby cucumbers, slice thinner.
  2. Thinly slice the red onion. To mellow the sharpness, soak onion slices in cold water for 10 minutes, then drain well.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together white vinegar, sugar, olive oil, salt, and freshly ground black pepper until sugar dissolves and dressing is smooth.
  4. Add sliced cucumbers, red onion, and chopped fresh dill to the bowl with dressing. Toss gently but thoroughly to coat evenly.
  5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to let flavors meld and onion sharpness mellow.

Notes

[‘Soak red onion slices in cold water for 10 minutes to reduce sharpness.’, ‘Use English cucumbers for less watery salad; slice thinly.’, ‘Chop dill finely for even distribution.’, ‘Taste dressing and adjust sugar or vinegar to balance flavors.’, ‘Serve chilled but not frozen; drain excess liquid before serving if stored.’, ‘Store in airtight container in fridge up to 3 days.’, ‘Do not freeze salad as cucumbers become mushy.’]

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Keywords: cucumber salad, red onion, dill, fresh side dish, easy salad, summer salad, quick salad, gluten-free, dairy-free

Find it online: https://blairrecipes.com/cucumber-salad-with-red-onion-and-dill-easy-fresh-side-dish-recipe/