Cucumber Salad Recipe

Here’s a refreshing and super simple Cucumber Salad recipe — crisp, tangy, and perfect as a side dish for just about anything, especially grilled meats, spicy foods, or summer meals.

🥒 Classic Cucumber Salad

🕒 Ready in: 10–15 minutes (plus optional chilling time)

🍽️ Serves: 4

🧄 Ingredients:

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

• ½ small red onion, thinly sliced

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

• ¼ cup white vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)

• 1 tbsp sugar (adjust to taste)

• 2 tbsp water

• Salt & pepper, to taste

• 1 tbsp olive oil (optional, for a more mellow flavor)

🔥 Instructions:

1. Slice the cucumbers and onion:

   • Thinly slice cucumbers and red onion (a mandoline works great for even slices).

   • If cucumbers are very seedy, you can scoop out some seeds, but it’s optional.

2. Make the dressing:

   • In a bowl, whisk together the vinegar, sugar, water, salt, pepper, and optional olive oil until sugar dissolves.

3. Toss everything together:

   • Combine sliced cucumbers, red onion, and dill in a mixing bowl.

   • Pour the dressing over and toss well to coat.

4. Chill (optional):

   • Refrigerate for 30 minutes or more to let the flavors meld — but it’s still great served immediately.

✅ Variations:

• Creamy version: Add 2–3 tablespoons of sour cream or Greek yogurt to the dressing.

• Asian-style twist: Use rice vinegar, sesame oil, and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.

• Spicy: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a few thin slices of chili.