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Cool cucumber salad with dill and onion in a glass bowl

Cool Cucumber Salad with Dill and Onion for Meal Prep

This bold and indulgent cucumber salad features a tangy dressing, crunchy texture, and is perfect for meal prep. With fresh dill, red onion, and a punchy vinaigrette, it stays crisp for days.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large English cucumbers or 4 Persian cucumbers, thinly sliced
  • 1 small red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup fresh dill chopped
  • 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt for salting cucumbers
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes

Method
 

  1. Place sliced cucumbers in a colander over a bowl. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt and toss. Let sit for 15 minutes to draw out excess water.
  2. Rinse cucumbers under cold water and pat dry with a clean towel.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together white wine vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
  4. Add cucumbers, sliced red onion, and chopped dill to the bowl. Toss well to coat.
  5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
  6. Toss again just before serving. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.