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Cucumber and red onion salad
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
 

This Cucumber and red onion salad couldn't be easier to make with crispy slices of cucumber and red onion, mixed with fresh dill and a zesty lemon dressing. The perfect summer side dish.

Servings: 4 servings
Author: Helena
Ingredients
  • 2 (2 lb.) Persian or English cucumbers, thinly sliced
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • ⅓ cup fresh dill, chopped
Dressing
  • ¼ cup olive oil, preferably extra virgine
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon red chili flakes, optional
Instructions
  1. Start by slicing the cucumber and red onion thinly. Add them to a salad bowl with the chopped dill.
  2. In a small bowl, stir together all the ingredients for the dressing and then pour over the vegetables. Toss to combine and let the salad marinade for at least 30 minutes in the fridge before serving.