Description
A refreshing and creamy cucumber salad featuring thinly sliced English cucumbers and red onions tossed in a tangy apple cider vinegar and olive oil dressing with a hint of honey, garlic, and fresh dill. Perfect as a chilled side dish to brighten up any meal.
Ingredients
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Vegetables
- 2 cups thinly sliced English cucumbers
- 1 large red onion, thinly sliced
Dressing
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Miracle Whip
- 1½ tablespoons honey
- ½ tablespoon minced garlic
- 3 tablespoons fresh dill
Garnish
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables. Thinly slice the English cucumbers and the red onion into half circles, then combine them in a large mixing bowl.
- Season the vegetables. Add salt and black pepper to the cucumber and onion mixture according to your taste preferences and toss gently to mix.
- Make the dressing. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, olive oil, Miracle Whip, honey, minced garlic, and fresh dill until smooth and well combined.
- Toss the salad. Pour the dressing over the sliced vegetables and toss thoroughly to coat all pieces evenly with the dressing.
- Add parsley and chill. Stir in the chopped fresh parsley, then cover the salad and place it in the refrigerator to chill for 30 minutes before serving, allowing flavors to meld.
Notes
- Use English cucumbers for thin, tender slices with fewer seeds compared to regular cucumbers.
- Miracle Whip can be substituted with mayonnaise if preferred for a richer flavor.
- Adjust honey amount based on desired sweetness.
- For extra crispness, salt the cucumber slices and let sit for 15 minutes before rinsing briefly to remove excess salt and water.
- Store leftover salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
