I am excited to share with you my seriously delicious recipe for crisp cucumber salad. This salad is light and refreshing.
The cucumber salad features a tangy vinaigrette made with honey and white wine vinegar, then infused with the flavor of fresh chopped dill. It makes for an excellent quick-to-make side dish to complement any meal.
Cucumber Salad Ingredients
The beauty of this quick cucumber salad recipe is it only requires a few ingredients and less than 10 minutes of prep time.
- Vegetables: You will need cucumber and red onions.
- Dressing: Pick up some white wine vinegar and honey. Be sure you get pure honey that doesn’t have added corn syrup.
- Seasonings: Fresh dill, salt, sweet paprika, and celery seeds
What kind of cucumbers should I use when making cucumber salad?
For an easy cucumber salad, you will need to pick up a pack of Persian cucumbers or mini cucumbers. They are a thinner and smaller variety of cucumber than regular cucumbers. Persian cucumbers have shiny skin, are softer and juicier than pickling cucumbers, and don’t have spines. For this reason, you do not need to peel the cucumbers when preparing them for our salad.
Can I use dried dill?
In a pinch, you can use dried dill. However, I would recommend only using fresh dill for this recipe. The flavor of dried dill is not the same, and the fresh dill really adds a wonderful, vibrant taste to the salad.
How to Make Cucumber Salad
This is the best cucumber salad recipe if you are in a hurry to make a fresh salad to go with your meal.
Salad Prep
- Prepare the cucumbers by leaving the peel on, and slice the mini cucumbers into thin rounds, about 1/4 inch thick. This thickness helps to maintain a nice crunch in the salad. You can use a sharp knife or carefully use a mandoline.
- Peel the red onion. Thinly slice the onion into half-moons or crescents, aiming for a thickness of 1/8 to 1/4 inch.
- Prepare the frsh dill by removing the delicate, feathery leaves from the stems of the dill. Then, finely chop the leaves with a sharp knife, making sure to remove any tough stems.
Dressing
- Combine the vinegar, water, honey, salt, paprika, and celery seeds in a medium bowl. Whisk well to incorporate the dressing ingredients. If your honey was cool, incorporating everything might take a bit more whisking.
- Add the cucumbers, onions, and fresh chopped dill to the bowl. Stir to toss the dressing over all the veggies.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to allow the dressing to penetrate the veggies. Stir one more time before serving.
Add-Ins
This is a basic cucumber salad recipe that is easy to toss in some other veggies or seasonings to make it your own version.
- Toss in a handful of sliced in half colorful cherry tomatoes.
- If you would like a little spicy heat, add 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes.
- My favorite add-in is to toss some feta cheese on top when serving.
How to Store Cucumber Salad
To store the cucumber salad, place it in an airtight container and refrigerate. When properly stored, the cucumber salad should remain good for up to 2-3 days. After this storage time, the texture of the cucumbers may become less crisp, so it’s best enjoyed within a few days of preparation for optimal crispness.
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Crisp Cucumber Salad Recipe With Zesty Honey Dressing
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Ingredients
- 2 cups cucumbers
- 1/4 cup red onion
- 2 tablespoons dill, Fresh not dried. Save some for garnish also.
Dressing
- 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon celery seeds
Instructions
Salad Prep
- Prepare the cucumbers by leaving the peel on, and slice the mini cucumbers into thin rounds, about 1/4 inch thick. This thickness helps to maintain a nice crunch in the salad.2 cups cucumbers
- Peel the red onion. Then, slice it thinly into half-moons or crescent shapes. Aim for a thickness of about 1/8 inch to 1/4 inch.1/4 cup red onion
- Prepare the fresh dill by removing the delicate, feathery leaves from the stems of the dill. Then, finely chop the leaves with a sharp knife, making sure to remove any tough stems.2 tablespoons dill
Dressing
- Combine the vinegar, water, honey, salt, pepper, and celery seeds in a medium-sized bowl. Whisk well to incorporate the dressing ingredients. If your honey was cool, incorporating everything might take a bit more whisking.1/4 cup white wine vinegar, 1/4 cup honey, 1/4 cup water, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika, 1/4 teaspoon celery seeds
- Add the cucumbers, onions, and fresh chopped dill to the bowl. Stir to toss the dressing over all the veggies and dill.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to allow the dressing to penetrate the veggies. Stir one more time before serving and garnish with fresh dill leaves.