Description
Low-Carb Cucumber Salad with Apple Cider Vinegar is a refreshing and vibrant dish perfect for summer gatherings or light lunches. Crisp cucumbers, tangy apple cider vinegar, and aromatic dill combine to create a salad that bursts with flavor and color. This easy-to-make recipe takes just 15 minutes to prepare and is a fantastic low-carb side for grilled meats or a standalone meal that everyone will enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium fresh cucumbers (sliced)
- 1/4 cup organic apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh dill (chopped)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1/4 medium red onion (sliced)
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes (halved, optional)
Instructions
- Wash the cucumbers under cold water and slice them into thin rounds or half-moons.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Add the sliced red onion and fresh dill to the dressing mixture; stir gently to coat.
- Fold in the sliced cucumbers until they are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled as a refreshing side dish or light meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking involved
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating diced bell peppers or feta cheese. Allowing the salad to marinate enhances its taste; it can be made a few hours in advance.