Description
A light, refreshing cucumber salad bursting with crisp cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and red onion, dressed in a tangy, zesty apple cider vinegar and olive oil dressing. This easy, healthy salad is quick to prepare and perfect as a vibrant side dish or snack, with options for customizable flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 2 medium fresh cucumbers, firm and sliced into thin rounds or half-moons
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
Dressing
- 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar (natural)
- 2 tbsp olive oil (natural)
- 1/2 tsp sea salt, or to taste
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
- Optional: 1/4 tsp natural gelling agent
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetables: Wash cucumbers thoroughly and slice into thin rounds or half-moons depending on your texture preference. Thinly slice the red onion and halve the cherry tomatoes for a colorful variety.
- Mix the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together apple cider vinegar (natural), olive oil (natural), sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper. If desired, add a small amount of natural gelling agent to thicken the dressing and add creaminess without heaviness.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large salad bowl, gently toss the sliced cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and red onion with the dressing. Add fresh dill and mix delicately to distribute flavors evenly while maintaining the crunch of the vegetables.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the salad for 15-20 minutes before serving. This resting time allows the flavors to meld and enhances the crispness of the salad.
Notes
- Choose firm cucumbers to avoid soggy salad.
- Add salt gradually and taste to prevent over-seasoning.
- Serve chilled for maximum refreshment.
- Use fresh herbs like dill or substitute with mint or cilantro for variation.
- Toss ingredients gently to maintain cucumber crunch and prevent bruising.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No Cooking Required
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: cucumber salad, fresh salad, healthy salad, quick salad, light salad, side dish, vegetarian salad, plant-based
