Refreshing Cucumber Salad 

This crisp and tangy cucumber salad is a perfect accompaniment to summer meals, offering a delightful balance of flavors. The combination of thinly sliced cucumbers and red onions, dressed in a sweet and tangy vinegar dressing, creates a refreshing dish that's both simple and satisfying.

Ingredients

• 2 English cucumbers, very thinly sliced

• ½ large red onion, very thinly sliced

• ¼ cup white wine vinegar

• 1 tablespoon honey or agave nectar

• 1 teaspoon sea salt

• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill

• Chopped fresh chives (optional, for garnish)

• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

 Directions

1. In a large bowl, toss together the cucumber slices, red onion slices, white wine vinegar, honey, and sea salt.

2. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the cucumbers to release some of their moisture.

3. After chilling, transfer the salad to a serving bowl, leaving any excess liquid behind.

4. Sprinkle with chopped fresh dill and chives, if using.

5. Season with freshly ground black pepper to taste.

6. Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing flavors.

Nutritional Information (per serving)

• Calories: 85

• Total Fat: 7 g

  • Saturated Fat: 1 g

  • Monounsaturated Fat: 3 g

  • Polyunsaturated Fat: 3 g

• Cholesterol: 1 mg

• Sodium: 14 mg

• Carbohydrates: 4 g

  • Dietary Fiber: 1 g

  • Total Sugars: 3 g

    • Added Sugars: 0 g

• Protein: 2 g

• Calcium: 52 mg

• Iron: 1 mg

• Potassium: 195 mg

• Vitamin C: 4 mg

• Vitamin K: 22 mcg

• Folate: 17 mcg