Description
This refreshing cucumber salad features thinly sliced English cucumbers and red onion tossed in a tangy and slightly sweet dressing made from apple cider vinegar, olive oil, Miracle Whip, honey, garlic, and fresh herbs. Perfect as a light side dish, it's chilled to enhance flavors and compliments any meal with its crisp texture and vibrant taste.
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
Garnish and Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
- salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Slice Vegetables: Slice the cucumbers into thin rounds and the red onion into thin half circles. Combine both in a large mixing bowl.
- Season Vegetables: Sprinkle salt and black pepper over the sliced cucumbers and onion to taste, gently tossing to mix.
- Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together apple cider vinegar, olive oil, Miracle Whip, honey, minced garlic, and dill until smooth and well combined.
- Dress Salad: Pour the dressing over the cucumber and onion mixture, tossing thoroughly to coat all the vegetables evenly.
- Add Herbs: Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the salad and gently fold in for a fresh herbal note.
- Chill Salad: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and serve chilled.
Notes
- Use English cucumbers as they have fewer seeds and thinner skins, making them ideal for salads.
- Adjust honey quantity to balance the acidity of the vinegar depending on your preference for sweetness.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days for best freshness.
- If you prefer a dairy-free option, you can substitute Miracle Whip with a vegan mayonnaise or skip it entirely.
- For extra crunch, consider adding thinly sliced radishes or bell peppers to the salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 80 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
