Sweet Cucumber Salad

Quick and Straightforward Sweet Cucumber Salad made with crisp cucumbers, slices of red onion and fresh dill all tossed in a tangy vinaigrette that comes together in less than 10 minutes! Reliable summer side dish that is light and refreshing!

This quick and straightforward cucumber salad recipe was first shared on the site over 12 years ago and is one A cook just keep so much! The reliable summer meal that comes together in minutes. A cook happen to have SO many varieties of cucumbers that A cook need to use up so this is the best way to use them. This classic cucumber salad is light, refreshing and super straightforward to make. The reliable summertime s

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What goes in

• 2 English cucumbers, thinly sliced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
• 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 2 teaspoons honey, or maple syrup
• Cracked black pepper, to taste

How it comes together

1. Salt and drain cucumbers. After you slice the fresh cucumbers into thin slices (or half moons) using a sharp knife or mandoline, place the cucumbers in a colander in the sink and sprinkle them with a little salt. This is a little trick A cook do that helps draw out excess water from the cucumbers keeping them nice and crisp for our salad. Then just pat them with a paper towel.
2. Make the dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together the white vinegar and honey until the honey is completely dissolved.
3. Toss together the salad! Add the sliced cucumbers, red onion and dill to a large bowl and stir everything together with the sweet vinaigrette. Take a bite and season with sea salt and black pepper, as needed.
4. Cover and chill the salad in the fridge for about 15 to 30 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Keep in mind

Prepping & Storage: You can slice the cucumbers and red onion up to a day in advance and store them separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator. For the best texture, wait to toss everything with the dressing until a few hours before serving. Store leftover cucumber salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 to 3 days, keeping in mind that the cucumbers will soften and release more liquid as they sit. Give the salad a good toss before serving and