Description
Need a quick healthy side? This easy cucumber salad is light, fresh, and simple—perfect for summer meals, meal prep, or picnics! One of the best salad ideas when you want something crunchy, hydrating, and flavorful with minimal effort.
Ingredients
- 2 cucumbers
- 1/2 red onion
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp white vinegar
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and dry cucumbers and onion.
- Slice cucumbers and onion thinly and add to a large bowl.
- Chop parsley and add to the bowl.
- Whisk olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Pour dressing over salad and toss gently to coat.
- Let rest for 10–15 minutes before serving to enhance flavor.
Notes
- Soak onions in cold water to mellow sharpness.
- Add fresh dill or mint for variation.
- Chill the salad for extra crunch and flavor.
- Use seedless cucumbers for best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean