Crunchy Cucumber Salad 

This refreshing and vibrant salad combines crisp cucumbers with a tangy dressing, making it a perfect side dish for warm days or a light snack. Its versatility allows for easy customization to suit various tastes.

Full Recipe:

Ingredients

• 2 medium cucumbers

• 1 small red onion

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 3 tablespoons rice vinegar

• 1 tablespoon honey

• Salt, to taste

• Black pepper, to taste

• Red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)

• Fresh dill, chopped

Directions

1. Wash the cucumbers thoroughly under cool water.

2. Cut off both ends of each cucumber.

3. Slice the cucumbers into thin rounds and place them in a medium sized bowl.

4. Peel and thinly slice the red onion.

5. Add the sliced onion to the bowl with the cucumbers.

6. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, rice vinegar, honey, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using) until well combined.

7. Pour the dressing over the cucumber and onion mixture.

8. Toss gently to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated.

9. Chop the fresh dill and sprinkle it over the salad.

10. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Nutritional Information (per serving)

• Calories: 50 kcal

• Total Fat: 3.5 g

• Saturated Fat: 0.5 g

• Cholesterol: 0 mg

• Sodium: 150 mg

• Total Carbohydrates: 7 g

• Dietary Fiber: 1 g

• Sugars: 5 g

• Protein: 1 g