Cucumber dill salad is a refreshing and delicious salad that you can quickly make at home to serve as a side at your next summer BBQ party, with seafood or any other hearty main course.
2English cucumbers, thinly sliced (Persian, Kirby or Japanese Cucumbers)
¼cupred onion, finely chopped or half circles
¼cupfresh dill, chopped
Sweet Dijon Mustard Vinaigrette
¼cupextra virgin olive oil
3 ½tablespoonsapple cider vinegar
1teaspoonDijon mustard
1teaspoonmaple syrup
½teaspoonsalt or to taste
A pinch of black pepper or to taste
Instructions
In a serving bowl combine cucumber slices, dill and red onion. Whisk dressing ingredients in a separate bowl or mason jar.
Pour the dressing over cucumbers and gently mix. Enjoy!
For better flavors, let the salad rest in the fridge for 15-30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Optional step if you want the cucumbers to stay crunchy and fresh for longer: Sprinkle salt over the sliced cucumbers and gently massage into them. Let cucumbers soak in salt for 15 minutes in a large bowl or airtight container. Rinse with cold water at least 3-4 times to completely remove the salt. Strain and combine with rest of the ingredients.
This salad is best enjoyed immediately at room temperature. Leftovers won’t keep well for long since the cucumbers will release more liquid as time goes on.