Category: Salads - Side

Mustard and Dill Cucumber Salad     

Ingredients:
1 small red onion, halved lengthwise, thinly sliced
2 lb. Persian or English cucumbers, cut into 1/4"-thick rounds
2 1/4 tsp. (or more) kosher salt, divided
2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1 Tbsp. whole-grain mustard
1 tsp. honey
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1/8 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
1/3 cup chopped fresh dill
1/4 cup thinly sliced chives

Preparation:
Place onions in a small bowl of ice water; let soak 15 minutes.

Meanwhile, place cucumbers in a salad spinner or colander set over a bowl, then toss with 2 teaspoons salt. Let sit, tossing occasionally, until cucumbers release their water, about 15 minutes.

In a small bowl, mix oil, vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, honey, black pepper, red pepper (if using), and 1/4 teaspoon salt.

Remove excess water from cucumbers with salad spinner or by blotting with paper towels, then transfer to a large bowl. Drain onions and add to bowl, along with dressing, dill, and chives. Toss well to combine. Let sit until salad absorbs some of the dressing, about 15 minutes; season with more salt, if needed.

Date added: 2026-04-21
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