Cucumber Salad

Table of Contents

1. Cucumber Salad Ingredients
2. Substitutions and Additions
3. How To Make This Cucumber Salad Recipe
4. How To Serve
5. STORAGE
6. MORE SIDE DISHES YOU'll LOVE
7. JUMP TO RECIPE

A light and refreshing cucumber salad is a great option for a summer side dish that’s quick and easy to make, with simple ingredients. This cucumber salad recipe has a mix of spices and oil that make a delicious dressing to perfectly coat your crisp cucumber slices and chopped red onion.

Cucumber Salad Ingredients

You’ll need:

• 2 English cucumbers, thinly sliced
• 1 large red onion, thinly sliced
• 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Miracle Whip
• 1½ tablespoons honey
• ½ tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon dill
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
• salt and black pepper to taste.

Substitutions and Additions

VEGETABLES: This easy cucumber salad recipe can be fun to play around with, adding in various ingredients here and there. Some ideas for additions to cucumber salad are bell peppers, avocado, artichokes, cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes. You can also remove the onions if you’re not a fan.

MIRACLE WHIP: You can substitute mayonnaise for Miracle Whip in the dressing.

HONEY: You can substitute 1 tablespoon of sugar for the honey in this simple recipe.

How To Make This Cucumber Salad Recipe

STEP ONE: Slice cucumbers into thin slices. Slice Red onion in thin half circles. Combine in a large bowl.

PRO TIP: Slice cucumber thinly for a more delicate salad, or thick slices for more of a crunch with each bite.

STEP TWO: In a small bowl whisk together apple cider vinegar, olive oil, miracle whip, honey, garlic, and dill to make the sauce.

STEP THREE: Salt and pepper vegetables to your liking.

STEP FOUR: Pour sauce over sliced vegetables. Toss to coat.

STEP FIVE: Add chopped parsley.

STEP SIX: Place the salad bowl in the fridge to chill before serving.

How To Serve

Be sure to try out some of our other favorite summer salads. This Broccoli Salad or our Strawberry Spinach Salad along with this Easy Italian Pasta Salad are two of our go-to, easy recipes. If you’re looking for an idea of what to serve your cucumber salad with, we suggest some juicy Beer Marinated Grilled Chicken or what we consider The Best Burger.

STORAGE

Any leftover salad needs to be stored in an airtight container in the fridge. Using vinegar with cucumbers is essentially pickling them. In this case, for the best flavor you need to keep them air-free.

A bowl with a good, tight lid or a glass jar will do the trick. It will also keep your fridge from getting stinky!

Crisp cucumbers, chopped red onion, and a zesty dressing made from a balanced blend of oils and seasonings make this cucumber salad is a great addition to any summer meal. As tasty as it is simple to make—it’s the perfect dish for a grill night or neighborhood potluck.

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• Easy Scalloped Potatoes
• Mashed Potatoes
• Corn Pudding
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