Fresh Cucumber Salad with Red Onion and Dill

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Designed with simplicity and everyday cooking in mind.
It offers steady energy while remaining light but satisfying.
Cucumber brings crisp texture and refreshing flavor to the salad.
Red onion adds gentle sharpness without heaviness.
Fresh dill provides brightness and balance to the dish.
Ideal for maintaining a steady plant-forward lifestyle.

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Fresh Cucumber Salad with Red Onion and Dill

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Fresh cucumber salad with red onion and dill. A simple plant-forward dish with crisp texture and refreshing flavor.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 86

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cucumbers sliced
  • 1/2 red onion thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill chopped

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Cooking Instructions
 

  1. Place sliced cucumbers in a large bowl.
  2. Add thinly sliced red onion.
  3. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice.
  4. Season with salt and black pepper.
  5. Toss gently to combine.
  6. Let sit for 5 minutes to blend flavors.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  8. Transfer to a serving bowl.
  9. Sprinkle fresh dill over the top.
  10. Serve chilled or fresh.

Nutrition

Calories: 86kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 4mgPotassium: 229mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 124IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 0.4mg

Notes

• Slice cucumbers thin for best texture
• Chill briefly before serving for extra freshness
• Add yogurt for a creamy variation if desired

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