Fresh Cucumber Dill Salad (No Mayo)
This Greek-inspired cucumber dill salad tastes like summer! This recipe is all about fresh, clean flavors.
Servings: 4 side salads
Calories: 94kcal
Equipment
- 1 mandoline If you don't have a mandoline, try to cut the cucumber as evenly as possible.
- 1 chef knife
- 1 cutting board
- 1 medium sized bowl
Ingredients
- 2 English cucumbers very thinly sliced
- ¼ small red onion very thinly sliced
- ¼ cup fresh dill chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 ½ tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 garlic clove finely grated
- ½ tsp white granulated sugar
- ½ tsp flaky salt
- Fresh black pepper to taste
Optional Garnishes
- vegan feta, kalamata olives, crispy chickpeas
Instructions
- Prep the cucumbers: Your first step is to cut the cucumbers into thin slices. I recommend using a mandoline and setting it to ⅛ thickness. A mandoline ensures even cuts. If you do not have a mandoline, you can use your knife. Do your best to ensure the slices are thin and even.
- Next, place the cucumbers in a colander and sprinkle them with salt. You want to let them stand for 10 minutes. The moisture from the cucumber will bead on top of the slices. Use a paper towel or tea towel to pat the cucumbers and remove the water.
- Prep the red onion: Slice the red onion into thin julienne slices (long and thin). You want to aim to have the red onion about the same thickness as the cucumber. Place the onion slices in cold water and let them sit for 10 minutes. Then drain the water and pat the slices dry.
- Make the lemon dressing: In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, minced garlic, dried oregano, white sugar, salt, and pepper. You can adjust the taste to your personal preference.
- Combine and toss: Place the cucumbers and red onion in a large bowl. Pour the lemon dressing over the top and toss to evenly coat the cucumbers. Add the dill and toss again. Add more salt, lemon, or dill to your preference. Let the cucumber dill salad rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Let the salad rest in the refrigerator before serving. If you can wait up to 30 minutes the salad will taste even better!
- The cucumbers will continue to release water as they sit. If you find your salad has an excessive amount of water, drain it before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 94kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 272mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 474IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1mg