Light, crunchy, and refreshing Cucumber Dill Salad is a healthy vegan Mediterranean recipe. The fresh dill gives this salad the perfect balance of flavors. My deliciously healthy side dish contains cucumbers, white onions, white wine vinegar, and fresh dill. Allowing the juices to marinate for at least one hour will help give the salad more flavor. If you like Mediterranean recipes, you’ll love my Pickled Cucumbers, Cucumber Hummus Bites, Greek Potato Salad and Watermelon Feta Salad recipes!
I love this recipe because it’s crunchy and savory, light and nutritious. My Cucumber Dill Salad is also naturally gluten free, dairy free, low carb or keto, vegetarian, and vegan. It’s the perfect summer recipe and is so cold and perfect on a hot sunny day.
Health Benefits of Onions
Onions, according to Healthline’s article, are members of the Allium genus of flowering plants which also include garlic, shallots, and leeks. Onions have been recognized as powerful medicinal vegetables for thousands of years. Healthline points out that in athletes in Ancient Greece used onions to purify their blood. In medieval times, onions were used to treat headaches and heart disease.
It’s no surprise that onions have numerous health benefits, including providing vitamin C, powerful antioxidants, folate, and vitamin B6, which is critical in metabolism function, red blood cell production, and nerve health. Onions are packed with potassium which helps with kidney function, cellular function, nerve transmission, and muscle contraction. Healthline’s post indicates that the antioxidants and compounds in onions may reduce your risk of heart disease by combatting inflammation and reducing triglycerides and cholesterol levels.
Ingredients in Cucumber Dill Salad
Cucumbers. Cool and rejuvenating cucumbers are the salad’s main ingredient and give this healthy salad a good crunch and light taste.
White onions. White onions are beneficial for gut health and mix wonderfully with the cucumbers.
White wine vinegar. White wine vinegar is mild and sweet flavor is popular in Mediterranean countries and Central Europe, according to Tarladalal’s article.
Dill. Fresh dill is a popular herb in Europe and Asia and comes from the dill weed plant. It offers a delicious herby flavor and is part of the celery family.
What is Cucumber Dill Salad?
Cucumber Dill Salad is a light and refreshing Mediterranean side dish. Feel free to eat it as a side dish or on top of pitas or salads, or on its own.
What is the Mediterranean Diet?
We all know that the Mediterranean Diet is THE WAY to go if you’re trying to eat healthy foods. If you’re trying to lose weight or maintain a healthy weight, you’re most likely going to be eating more fresh fruits and vegetables and healthy oils such as extra virgin olive oil. According to Harvard School of Health’s article, the Mediterranean Diet is primarily a plant-based diet that includes whole grains, olive oil, fruits, vegetables, beans, and other legumes such as nuts and herbs.
The Mediterranean Diet focuses on healthy fats like olive oil. It also centers around eating fish about twice a week. Further, the Harvard article points out that research has consistently shown that the Mediterranean Diet is effective at reducing the risk of heart disease and overall mortality.
Research shows that following a Mediterranean Diet is healthy way to prevent heart disease as well as increase your lifespan and support healthy aging. When used with calorie restriction, the Mediterranean Diet may also help with weight loss.
How to make the best Cucumber Dill Salad
STEP 1: Add the cucumber, onions, vinegar, and dill to a large bowl and mix.
STEP 2: Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to give sufficient time to marinate. Serve cold.
Leftovers
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 10 days.
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Cucumber Dill Salad
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 cucumbers sliced into rounds
- 2 white onions diced
- ¾ c white wine vinegar
- 2 tbsp fresh dill chopped
Instructions
- Add the cucumber, onions, vinegar, and dill to a large bowl and mix.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to give sufficient time to marinate. Serve cold.
- If you make this, don't forget to leave a rating and comment!
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