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cucumber onion salad in white mixing bowl with wooden serving spoons

Quick & Easy Cucumber Onion Salad

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  • Author: Ashlea Carver
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 8 1x
  • Category: Sides
  • Method: No Cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This easy Cucumber Onion Salad combines crisp cucumber, tangy red onions, and fresh dill with a sweet and savory vinaigrette. This recipe is so easy to make, comes together quickly, and it’s the perfect side dish for all your main courses! 


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 pounds Persian cucumbers, sliced into 1/4 inch rounds
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh chopped dill

Dressing

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1/2 tablespoon whole grain dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic, finely minced or crushed
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. To a mixing bowl add the cucumbers, red onion, and dill.
  2. Add the dressing ingredients to a small mixing bowl and whisk together until well combined.
  3. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients. Use a spoon to gently mix until everything is well coated in the dressing.
  4. Give the salad a taste and adjust the seasoning as needed. Serve and enjoy!