Cucumber Salad with Red Onion and Dill
This easy cucumber salad features red onion, fresh dill, and a super simple vinaigrette dressing. It is flavorful, bright, and crunchy. Perfect for warm days as a tasty side dish or light lunch.
Servings 4
Calories 27kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cucumber peeled and sliced into semi circles
- ½ cup red onion thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp fresh chopped dill
- 1 tbsp white vinegar
- 1 tsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt *divided
- ¼ tsp pepper
Instructions
- Place peeled and sliced cucumber in a colander, sprinkle with ¼ teaspoon of the salt, and toss. Let them sit for 20-30 minutes.
- Pat the cucumbers dry with a paper towel and transfer them to a mixing bowl.
- Add the thinly sliced onions to the bowl with the cucumbers.
- In a small jar with a lid, add the oil, vinegar, and ¼ teaspoon of salt. Shake it really well for 20 seconds to emulsify.
- Pour the dressing over the cucumbers and onions, and toss. Add fresh pepper and dill and toss again. Taste and season with more salt and pepper if desired.
- Keep covered in the refrigerator until serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 27kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 293mg | Potassium: 133mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 79IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 0.2mg