Description
Cucumber Dill Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette is a refreshing and light salad perfect for warm weather meals. Crisp cucumbers, fresh dill, and a zesty lemon vinaigrette combine to create a vibrant side dish that pairs wonderfully with grilled meats or as a standalone healthy lunch option.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon honey (or agave syrup for vegan option)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers, red onion, and chopped dill.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, honey, salt, and pepper until well blended.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the cucumber mixture and toss gently to coat.
- Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, add a dollop of Greek yogurt or for a vegan option, a plant-based yogurt.
- This salad is best served chilled and fresh.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 140 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 10 g
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 g
Keywords: Cucumber Salad, Dill, Lemon Vinaigrette, Refreshing, Summer Salad, Healthy, Quick, Vegetarian, Vegan Option