Description
A refreshing and vibrant cucumber salad featuring thinly sliced English cucumbers and red onion, tossed in a tangy and creamy dressing made with apple cider vinegar, olive oil, Miracle Whip, honey, garlic, and fresh herbs. Perfect as a light side dish or a summer favorite.
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
Additional
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
- salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Vegetables: Slice the English cucumbers into thin slices and the red onion into thin half-circles. Combine both in a large bowl.
- Season Vegetables: Add salt and black pepper to taste, seasoning the sliced vegetables evenly.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together apple cider vinegar, olive oil, Miracle Whip, honey, minced garlic, and dill until smooth and well combined.
- Toss Salad: Pour the dressing over the sliced cucumbers and onions. Toss everything gently to coat the vegetables evenly with the dressing.
- Add Fresh Herbs: Sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley over the salad and give it a light toss to distribute the herbs.
- Chill: Place the salad bowl in the refrigerator and chill for 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld.
Notes
- Store the salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consume within 3 to 4 days for optimal freshness.
- Use English cucumbers for a crisp texture and fewer seeds.
- Adjust honey in the dressing for desired sweetness or substitute with maple syrup for a different flavor.
- For a tangier dressing, increase the apple cider vinegar slightly according to taste.
- Make sure to thinly slice the cucumbers and onion for the best texture and even dressing coating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
