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Simple Cucumber Salad

Updated: Mar 24, 2020

When it comes to Meatless Monday, I'm all in. But sometimes fussing is just not in the cards. So here's my version of a simple cucumber salad that is the perfect side to fish or even lamb though I like to eat it straight out of the bowl all on its own.

Ingredients for Cucumber Salad:

2 English cucumbers, thinly sliced

1/2 red onion, thinly sliced

5 tablespoons of rice wine vinegar

2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill

2 teaspoons kosher salt

Time-Saving Tip: Prepare the salad up to two hours in advance and refrigerate.

Let's see what we need.

We're ready to cook.

Thinly slice the cucumbers and onion. Place in a small colander or bowl and toss with the salt. Let the mixture sit for 20-30 minutes. Gently squeeze the cucumbers to help release some of the liquid. Add the vinegar and toss; let rest 30 minutes. Stir in the dill before serving.

It's ready! Simple Cucumber Salad is light and refreshing. I love it on its own just as much as I do when I serve salmon. And the longer it sits, the more the cucumbers soften, which I love, which means that leftovers are delicious.

Enjoy!

Cucumber Salad:

  • 2 English cucumbers, thinly sliced

  • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced

  • 5 tablespoons of rice wine vinegar

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill

  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt

  • Thinly slice the cucumbers and onion. Place in a small colander or bowl and toss with the salt. Let the mixture sit for 20-30 minutes. Gently squeeze the cucumbers to help release some of the liquid. Add the vinegar and toss; let rest 30 minutes. Stir in the dill before serving.
     
    Time-Saving Tip: Prepare the salad up to two hours in advance and refrigerate