Description
A refreshing and tangy cucumber salad featuring thinly sliced English cucumbers and red onion, tossed in a flavorful dressing made with apple cider vinegar, olive oil, Miracle Whip, honey, garlic, and dill, garnished with fresh parsley. Perfect as a light side dish or appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 2 English cucumbers thinly sliced
- 1 large red onion thinly sliced
Dressing
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Miracle Whip
- 1½ tablespoons honey
- ½ tablespoon minced garlic
- 3 tablespoons dill
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
- salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Slice Vegetables: Thinly slice 2 English cucumbers and 1 large red onion into half circles and combine them in a large bowl.
- Season: Add salt and black pepper to taste over the sliced cucumbers and onions, tossing gently to distribute the seasoning.
- Make Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons Miracle Whip, 1½ tablespoons honey, ½ tablespoon minced garlic, and 3 tablespoons dill until smooth and emulsified.
- Toss Salad: Pour the dressing over the cucumbers and onions, tossing everything well to coat evenly.
- Add Parsley: Incorporate 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh parsley into the salad and mix gently.
- Chill: Cover the salad and place it in the refrigerator to chill for 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
- For a crisper salad, use fresh cucumbers and slice them thinly.
- Adjust the amount of honey if you prefer less sweetness in the dressing.
- Adjust salt and pepper according to your taste preference.
- Fresh dill is recommended for the best flavor, but dried dill can be used in a pinch (use less).
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
