Cucumber Lemon Salad
Cucumber Lemon Salad
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 2 English cucumbers, large, thinly sliced
- 1/4 red onion, small, very thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
For the Dressing
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the vegetables: Thinly slice the English cucumbers and the small red onion. For uniform slices, a mandoline can be used. Place the sliced cucumbers and red onion into a large mixing bowl.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Chop the fresh dill: Finely chop the fresh dill and add it to the bowl with the cucumbers and red onion.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the fresh lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper until well combined and emulsified.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Combine and chill: Pour the prepared dressing over the cucumber mixture in the large bowl. Toss gently but thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the salad to chill.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Serve: Give the salad a final gentle toss before serving chilled. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or pepper to your preference.
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Cucumber Lemon Salad
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 2 English cucumbers, large, thinly sliced
- 1/4 red onion, small, very thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
For the Dressing
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the vegetables: Thinly slice the English cucumbers and the small red onion. For uniform slices, a mandoline can be used. Place the sliced cucumbers and red onion into a large mixing bowl.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Chop the fresh dill: Finely chop the fresh dill and add it to the bowl with the cucumbers and red onion.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the fresh lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper until well combined and emulsified.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Combine and chill: Pour the prepared dressing over the cucumber mixture in the large bowl. Toss gently but thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the salad to chill.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Serve: Give the salad a final gentle toss before serving chilled. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or pepper to your preference.