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Easy Cucumber Salad

A light, crisp, and refreshing cucumber salad made with thinly sliced cucumbers, tangy vinegar dressing, and optional herbs or red onion. It’s the perfect side dish for summer meals, BBQs, or light lunches — and takes just 10 minutes to make with simple ingredients.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Ingredients

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound (about 450 g) Seedless cucumbers (French, English, or Persian) Peeled or unpeeled
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil Extra virgin
  • 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar or rice vinegar Rice vinegar for lighter flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar or honey Optional, for balance
  • ½ teaspoon Kosher salt Adjust to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon Red pepper flakes Optional, for heat
🥗 Nutrition Info (Approximate per serving)
  • Calories: ~90 kcal (with oil-based dressing) Carbs: ~6 g Fat: ~7 g Protein: <1 g Fiber: ~1 g Vitamins: Rich in hydration, vitamin K, and antioxidants