Cucumber Salad
Equipment
- Cutting Board
- Sharp knife
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk: for dressing
- Serving bowl (for presentation)
Ingredients
- 2 large cucumbers or 3-4 smaller salad cucumbers
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: Feta cheese, fresh mint, or a sprinkle of chili flakes for extra flavor.
Instructions
- Prepare the Cucumbers: Start by washing and slicing the cucumbers. If using regular cucumbers, you may want to peel them to remove the waxy skin. For salad cucumbers, leave the skin on for extra crunch.
- Slice the Veggies: Thinly slice the red onion and halve the cherry tomatoes.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Mix It Together: In a large bowl, combine the cucumbers, red onion, and cherry tomatoes. Drizzle the dressing over the salad, tossing gently to coat everything evenly.
- Garnish & Serve: Top with fresh dill,
