Description
A refreshing cucumber salad that highlights the crispness of cucumbers and the brightness of fresh herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large cucumbers
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Wash and slice the cucumbers into thin rounds.
- In a large bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers, red onion, dill, and parsley.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, white vinegar, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the cucumber mixture and toss to combine.
- Let the salad sit for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding feta cheese or cherry tomatoes.
- This salad can be made a few hours in advance; just keep it refrigerated.
- Adjust the seasoning to taste, adding more salt or vinegar if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cucumber salad, fresh salad, healthy salad, Mediterranean salad