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Fresh cucumber slices for crunchy cucumber salad

Easy Cucumber Salad Recipe

Barbara J.
Try my quick and easy cucumber salad recipe for refreshing flavors. The cucumbers have a cool crisp crunch, well complemented by the bright, herbaceous notes of dill. The mustard dressing adds balance with a tangy kick.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Salad
Servings 4
Calories 47 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cucumber
  • 2 tsp coarse sea salt

For The Mustard Dressing

  • 1½ tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill
  • 1 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
  • 2 tsp white wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp white sugar
  • Black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Gather all the tools and ingredients.
  • Wash, peel, slice, and de-seed the cucumbers.
  • Place the cucumber pieces in a colander, add the salt, and mix gently with your hands. Let them rest for 1 hour.
  • Chop the dill.

For The Mustard Dressing

  • Add the vinegar to a bowl.
  • Add sugar to the vinegar and stir to dissolve.
  • Add mustard to the solution and mix thoroughly.
  • Add olive oil and mix gently to maintain an emulsified dressing.
  • Season with black pepper.

Assemble the Salad

  • Remove the cucumber slices from the colander and place on the paper towels. Pat dry.
  • Place the dry cucumber slices in a bowl. Add the dressing and dill. Mix and serve.
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