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Lemon Dill Cucumber Salad

Zesty Lemon Dill Cucumber Salad for a Refreshing Summer Crunch

This Lemon Dill Cucumber Salad is a refreshing side dish perfect for summer, combining cucumbers, lemon juice, and dill.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 80
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Cucumbers Hot House or English, chopped
  • 1 clove Fresh Minced Garlic or garlic powder in smaller amounts
  • 3 tablespoons Lemon Juice fresh is best
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil or light vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon Dried Dill Weed or fresh dill at a 1:1 ratio
  • 1 teaspoon Salt or kosher/sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper or white pepper
For the Marinade
  • Lemon Dill Marinade A blend of the above ingredients

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • knife
  • cutting board
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Cucumbers: Wash cucumbers thoroughly, slice in half lengthwise, and chop into ½-inch chunks.
  2. Make the Marinade: In a medium bowl, combine garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, dill, salt, and pepper; whisk until combined.
  3. Combine Ingredients: Pour marinade over cucumber chunks and gently toss to coat.
  4. Chill for the Best Flavor: Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  5. Serve and Enjoy!: Toss again before serving in a bowl, garnished with dill if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best crunch, use English or Hot House cucumbers. Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor.

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