Cucumber Salad for Dinner

Here’s a light, refreshing, and super easy Cucumber Salad that’s perfect for dinner — whether as a crisp side dish or a cooling contrast to spicy or grilled mains.

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🥒 Simple Cucumber Salad for Dinner

Ingredients (Serves 4):

• 2 large cucumbers (English or Persian work best), thinly sliced

• 1/4 small red onion, very thinly sliced

• 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped (or 1 tsp dried dill)

• 3 tbsp white vinegar or apple cider vinegar

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tsp sugar or honey (optional)

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• Optional: 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream for a creamy version

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🥗 Instructions:

1. Prep the cucumbers:

   • Slice thinly (use a mandoline if you like it extra thin).

   • If desired, sprinkle with salt and let sit in a colander for 15–20 minutes to draw out excess water (for extra crunch). Pat dry.

2. Make the dressing:

   • In a bowl, whisk together vinegar, olive oil, sugar (if using), salt, and pepper.

   • Stir in dill and red onions.

3. Toss & chill:

   • Add cucumbers to the dressing and toss well.

   • Chill for at least 15 minutes before serving — longer is better to let flavors develop.

4. Optional creamy version:

   • Stir in Greek yogurt or sour cream to the dressing for a creamy cucumber salad.

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This pairs beautifully with grilled meats, fish, sandwiches, or Mediterranean dishes.

Would you like a Korean-style cucumber salad or a German-style with mustard and vinegar?