Description
A light and zesty cucumber salad featuring crisp cucumbers, red onion, and a tangy apple cider vinegar dressing, enhanced with fresh dill and natural sweetener. This refreshing and healthy dish is quick to prepare, versatile, and perfect as a side or snack.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 large fresh cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (natural)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon natural sweetener (agave syrup or maple syrup)
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon natural gelling agent (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cucumbers: Wash cucumbers thoroughly. Slice them thinly, leaving the skin on or partially peeled according to preference for added texture and color.
- Slice the Onion: Thinly slice the red onion. For a milder flavor, soak the slices in cold water for 10 minutes, then drain well.
- Mix the Dressing: In a bowl, combine apple cider vinegar (natural), olive oil, natural sweetener, salt, and pepper. Whisk gently until fully blended into a balanced dressing.
- Toss Everything Together: In a large bowl, combine sliced cucumbers and onions. Pour dressing over them, sprinkle with fresh dill, and toss gently to coat evenly.
- Chill and Serve: Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the texture to improve before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh cucumbers and herbs for best flavor and texture.
- Slice ingredients uniformly for even coating and consistent bites.
- Rest the salad chilled for optimal flavor development.
- Adjust vinegar and sweetener balance to taste.
- Use natural gelling agent sparingly to add subtle texture without heaviness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No Cooking Required
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: cucumber salad, healthy side dish, refreshing salad, plant-based, easy salad
