Here’s a super easy Cucumber Salad recipe — crisp, refreshing, and perfect as a side or snack 🥒✨
Easy Cucumber Salad
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 2–4
🧾 Ingredients
- 2 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped (or 1 tsp dried dill)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1–2 tbsp vinegar (white, apple cider, or rice vinegar)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: 1 tsp honey or sugar (for slight sweetness)
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare cucumbers
- Slice cucumbers thinly.
- If desired, sprinkle lightly with salt and let sit 5 minutes to remove excess water, then drain.
2️⃣ Mix dressing
- In a bowl, whisk olive oil, vinegar, salt, pepper, and optional honey.
3️⃣ Combine
- Toss cucumbers, onion, and dill with the dressing until evenly coated.
4️⃣ Chill & serve
- Serve immediately or refrigerate 15–30 minutes for extra flavor.
🥗 Nutrition Facts (Per Serving – Approx., serves 4)
- Calories: 45 kcal
- Protein: 1 g
- Fat: 4 g
- Carbs: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Net Carbs: 2 g
✅ Low-carb / keto-friendly
✅ Refreshing & crisp
✅ Perfect summer side
💡 Tips & Variations
- Add tomatoes, bell peppers, or radishes for color
- Use Greek yogurt instead of oil for creamy cucumber salad
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds or feta for extra flavor
- Make a spicy version with a pinch of chili flakes
