Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 2 large English cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
Dressing
- 1 ½ tablespoons champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons honey
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the cucumbers: Thinly slice the English cucumbers and place them in a large bowl. Sprinkle the kosher salt over the cucumbers, toss gently, and let them sit for about 20 minutes. This step helps draw out excess water from the cucumbers, keeping the salad crisp and preventing it from becoming soggy.
- Rinse and drain: After 20 minutes, rinse the cucumbers thoroughly under cold water to remove the excess salt. Drain well, pressing gently to remove any remaining moisture.
- Combine the vegetables: Add the thinly sliced red onion, green onions, and chopped fresh dill to the bowl with cucumbers. Toss everything together to combine evenly.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the champagne vinegar (or white wine vinegar), honey, and freshly ground black pepper until well blended.
- Toss the salad: Pour the dressing over the cucumber mixture and gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Chill and serve: Refrigerate the salad for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld. Toss once more before serving. Enjoy this crisp, flavorful cucumber salad as a light side dish or snack.
Notes
- Using kosher salt is preferred as it draws out moisture effectively without overwhelming the salad with saltiness.
- Adjust the amount of honey and vinegar to taste for a sweeter or tangier dressing.
- English cucumbers have fewer seeds and thinner skin than regular cucumbers, making them ideal for salads.
- This salad can be made a few hours in advance and stored covered in the refrigerator.
- For a vegan version, ensure the honey is substituted with agave syrup or maple syrup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
