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A close-up view of a vibrant cucumber salad with red onion, garnished with fresh dill.
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Easy Cucumber Salad with Lemon Dill Vinaigrette

Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 150
A fresh and tangy cucumber salad featuring a vibrant lemon dill vinaigrette, perfect for a quick and healthy side dish.

Ingredients

Vegetables

  • 1 lb Persian cucumbers
  • 0.5 medium Red onion
  • 1 lemon Lemon (zested and juiced)
  • 2 medjool dates Medjool dates
  • 1 tbsp Capers
  • 2 tsp Caper brine
  • 0.25 cup Olive oil
  • 1 clove Garlic (finely grated)
  • 1/8 tsp Ground black pepper
  • 1 bunch Fresh dill

Instructions 

  • Separate dill fronds from stems and discard stems.
  • Thinly slice cucumber and red onion, then toss with salt and dill fronds. Let sit to sweat.
  • Blend lemon zest, juice, dates, capers, brine, olive oil, garlic, and black pepper until smooth. Add dill and pulse briefly.
  • Drain excess liquid from vegetables, then toss with half of the vinaigrette. Adjust seasoning as desired.
  • Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Best enjoyed the same day.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a squeeze of fresh lemon before serving.
Calories: 150kcal
Cost: $10
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: Cucumber, Dill, Lemon