Best 9 Cucumber Red Onion And Dill Salad Recipes

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Cucumber, red onion, and dill salad is a refreshing and flavorful salad that's perfect for summer gatherings. The crisp cucumber, sharp red onion, and aromatic dill are a perfect combination, and the tangy dressing adds a nice finishing touch. This salad is also very easy to make, and it's a great way to use up fresh vegetables from your garden.

The article provides two different recipes for cucumber, red onion, and dill salad. The first recipe is a simple salad that's made with just a few ingredients. The second recipe is a more elaborate salad that includes a variety of other vegetables, such as tomatoes, bell peppers, and feta cheese. Both recipes are delicious, and they're sure to be a hit at your next party or potluck.

Here are some additional details about the recipes in the article:

* The simple recipe for cucumber, red onion, and dill salad uses just five ingredients: cucumber, red onion, dill, vinegar, and oil.
* The more elaborate recipe for cucumber, red onion, and dill salad uses a variety of other vegetables, including tomatoes, bell peppers, and feta cheese.
* Both recipes are easy to make and can be prepared in just a few minutes.
* These salads are a great way to use up fresh vegetables from your garden.
* They're also a healthy and refreshing side dish that's perfect for summer gatherings.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

EASY CUCUMBER SALAD WITH DILL



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Made with three kinds of vinegar, this dill cucumber salad is deliciously tangy and pairs nicely with all of your favorite barbecue mains.

Provided by Heidi

Categories     Salad     Side Dish

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound cucumbers ((like English cucumbers, cocktail cucumbers, and garden cucumbers), sliced into ¼ inch rounds)
½ red onion (, peeled and thinly sliced)
2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons white balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons cider vinegar
½ cup water
¼ cup fresh dill leaves (, chopped)

Steps:

  • Combine the sliced cucumbers in a colander set inside a medium size bowl and sprinkle with the salt and sugar. Place in the refridgerator for about 1 hour.
  • Drain the cucumbers. Add the onion, vinegars, water and dill.
  • Serve or refrigerate. The cucumbers will become more pickled as they sit.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 g, Calories 16 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 585 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g

CUCUMBER SALAD



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This side is from Mabel's BBQ, located in Cleveland and Las Vegas.

Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
1 English cucumber, sliced into1/8-inch-thick rounds
1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk to combine the sour cream, vinegar and dill. Add the cucumber and red onion, season with salt and pepper and toss to combine.
  • Serve immediately or cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 1 week.

CUCUMBER DILL SALAD



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Provided by Alison Attenborough

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/8 cup rice vinegar
1 tablespoon whole grain Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey
Sea salt Freshly ground pepper
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1 English cucumber, cut into lengthwise slices with a vegetable peeler
1 tablespoon chopped dill

Steps:

  • Add vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper to a jar with a lid and shake well to mix. Add onion; let pickle for 30 minutes.
  • Stir together cucumber and dill in a bowl; drain excess water. Toss salad with dressing and onions just before serving.

CUCUMBER, RED ONION, AND DILL SALAD



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This Cucumber, Red Onion, and Dill Salad is simply refreshing. While English cucumbers are generally seedless, if any seeds remain, simply scoop them out by dragging a spoon down the length of the cucumber.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup white-wine vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 English cucumbers, peeled and cut in half lengthwise, sliced into half moons
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill

Steps:

  • In the bottom of a large bowl, whisk together the vinegar, sugar, and salt. Toss in the cucumbers, red onions, and fresh dill. Cover and chill for at least 15 minutes.

CUCUMBER AND RED ONION SALAD



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This cucumber and onion salad is one of the first recipes I came up with myself. It's a great salad for picnics or potlucks. I always come home with an empty bowl! -Brynn Steckman, Westerville, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 small English cucumbers, thinly sliced
1 cup thinly sliced red onion
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar or rice vinegar
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon sesame oil

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients in a bowl; toss to combine. Refrigerate, covered, about 1 hour. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 31 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 151mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CREAMY DILLED CUCUMBER SALAD



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This creamy cucumber salad, a Norwegian favorite, was a staple at all of our family holidays. -Patty LaNoue Stearns, Traverse City, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 English cucumbers, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups sour cream
1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
1/4 cup snipped fresh dill
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper

Steps:

  • Place cucumbers in a colander over a bowl; sprinkle with salt and toss. Let stand 15 minutes. Squeeze and blot dry with paper towels., In a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; stir in cucumbers. Refrigerate, covered, at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts :

CUCUMBER AND RED ONION SALAD



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 2h50m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cucumbers, peeled if desired and thinly sliced
1 large red onion, halved and thinly sliced
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup cider vinegar
3 whole cloves
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place cucumbers and red onion in a heatproof serving bowl.
  • In a small nonreactive saucepan, combine sugar, vinegar, cloves, salt, pepper and 1/3 cup water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring to dissolve sugar. Reduce to low, cover and cook 5 minutes.
  • Pour vinegar mixture over cucumbers and onions. Stir to mix. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving

DAD'S CREAMY CUCUMBER SALAD



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This was my Dad's recipe and one of our family's all-time summer favorites.

Provided by MHudson

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Cucumber Salad Recipes

Time 3h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 large cucumbers, peeled and thinly sliced
1 sweet onion, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon sea salt
1 ½ cups mayonnaise, or more to taste
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 teaspoon dried dill weed
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Mix cucumbers, sweet onion, and sea salt together in a bowl. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and let sit for 30 minutes.
  • Turn cucumber mixture into a colander set over a bowl or in a sink; let drain, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid has drained, about 30 minutes more. Transfer drained cucumber mixture to a large bowl.
  • Stir mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, dill, garlic powder, and black pepper together in a bowl with a whisk until smooth; pour over the cucumber mixture and stir to coat vegetables with the dressing.
  • Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320.3 calories, Carbohydrate 6.9 g, Cholesterol 15.7 mg, Fat 32.9 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 896.9 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

BEST-EVER CUCUMBER DILL SALAD



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Just experimenting one day and came up with a yummy, fresh twist on an old recipe.

Provided by Margie

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Cucumber Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ cucumber, very thinly sliced
salt and ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup sour cream, or to taste
¼ cup vinegar, or more to taste
¼ cup plain yogurt
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
½ lime, juiced
2 teaspoons white sugar
1 teaspoon dill
½ red onion, thinly sliced
½ stalk celery, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Place cucumber slices in a colander. Generously sprinkle salt over cucumber; let sit until water starts to bead on the slices, about 10 minutes. Drain water from cucumber slices.
  • Whisk sour cream, vinegar, yogurt, mayonnaise, lime juice, sugar, and dill together in a large bowl until dressing is smooth. Mix cucumber, onion, and celery into dressing until evenly coated; season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 75.4 calories, Carbohydrate 5.1 g, Cholesterol 6.6 mg, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 42.3 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh cucumbers and red onions.
  • Slice the cucumbers and onions thinly so that they are easy to eat.
  • Use a sharp knife to slice the cucumbers and onions so that they don't get bruised.
  • Add salt to the cucumbers and onions and let them sit for a few minutes before draining them. This will help to remove some of the excess water and make the salad more flavorful.
  • Use a variety of fresh herbs in the salad, such as dill, parsley, and mint. This will add a lot of flavor and freshness to the dish.
  • Serve the salad immediately or chill it for a few hours before serving. It will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Cucumber Red Onion and Dill Salad is a refreshing and flavorful salad that is perfect for a summer side dish or lunch. It is easy to make and can be made ahead of time. The combination of cucumbers, red onions, and dill is classic and always delicious. This salad is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

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