Description
A refreshing and vibrant cucumber salad featuring thinly sliced English cucumbers and red onion, tossed in a tangy apple cider vinegar and olive oil dressing blended with Miracle Whip, honey, garlic, dill, and fresh parsley. Perfect as a light side dish or appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 2 cups thinly sliced English cucumbers
- 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 the English cucumbers and red onion into half circles, then combine them together in a large mixing bowl.
- Season Vegetables: Sprinkle salt and black pepper over the sliced cucumbers and onions according to your taste preferences and gently toss to combine.
- Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, olive oil, Miracle Whip, honey, minced garlic, and dill until the dressing is smooth and well blended.
- Toss Salad: Pour the prepared dressing over the sliced vegetables in the large bowl, then toss thoroughly to coat all the ingredients evenly with the dressing.
- Add Fresh Parsley: Sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley over the tossed salad and gently mix it in for added flavor and freshness.
- Chill: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or transfer the salad to a container, then place it in the refrigerator to chill for 30 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld beautifully.
Notes
- Store the salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days to maintain freshness.
- For a crisper texture, use English cucumbers as they have fewer seeds and thinner skin.
- Adjust the honey amount if you prefer a sweeter or more tangy dressing.
- Fresh dill adds a bright herbal note, but dried dill can be substituted if fresh is unavailable; use about 1 tablespoon dried.
- This salad pairs well with grilled meats or can be enjoyed on its own as a light snack or appetizer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
