Lemon-Dill Cucumber Salad
Lemon-Dill Cucumber Salad
Ingredients
- 2 English cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the thinly sliced English cucumbers and red onion. Gently toss to distribute the ingredients evenly.
⏱️ 3 min
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the fresh lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, granulated sugar, salt, and freshly ground black pepper until the sugar and salt are dissolved.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Pour the dressing over the cucumber and red onion mixture. Add the chopped fresh dill and toss gently until all ingredients are well coated.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. This passive time is crucial for the cucumbers to absorb the dressing and for the salad to chill.
⏱️ 30 min
- 5
Before serving, give the salad a final gentle toss. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to your preference.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Lemon-Dill Cucumber Salad
- 2 English cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the thinly sliced English cucumbers and red onion. Gently toss to distribute the ingredients evenly.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the fresh lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, granulated sugar, salt, and freshly ground black pepper until the sugar and salt are dissolved.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Pour the dressing over the cucumber and red onion mixture. Add the chopped fresh dill and toss gently until all ingredients are well coated.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. This passive time is crucial for the cucumbers to absorb the dressing and for the salad to chill.
⏱️ 30 min - 5
Before serving, give the salad a final gentle toss. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to your preference.
⏱️ 2 min