Quick Cucumber Salad

This is a simple cucumber-and-tomato salad with a quick homemade dill-flavored balsamic vinaigrette dressing.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 63 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• salt to taste
• ½ teaspoon dried dill weed
• 2 tablespoons olive oil (Optional)
• ¼ cup white balsamic vinegar
• 2 tomatoes, chopped, or more to taste
• 2 cups thinly sliced and peeled cucumber

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Spread cucumber slices in a thin layer on a large platter. Sprinkle salt generously over the cucumber. Let salt soak into cucumber slices for about 30 minutes.

Step 2

Transfer cucumber to a colander and rinse with cold water; drain thoroughly and transfer to a dry surface. Pat cucumbers dry with paper towel.

Step 3

Whisk vinegar, olive oil, sugar, and dill together in a large bowl. Add cucumber slices and tomatoes; toss to coat.