{"id":29130,"date":"2022-05-02T15:11:06","date_gmt":"2022-05-02T22:11:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nourishedkitchen.com\/?p=29130"},"modified":"2022-05-02T15:12:53","modified_gmt":"2022-05-02T22:12:53","slug":"cucumber-dill-salad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nourishedkitchen.com\/cucumber-dill-salad\/","title":{"rendered":"Cucumber Dill Salad"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Everyone should have a stash of easy recipes. You know, the kind that you can throw together in 10 minutes. This super simple cucumber dill salad<\/strong> is just that. Fresh cucumbers come together with vibrant dill and sharp red onions in a honey-sweetened vinaigrette. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What is it?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Cucumbers are summer vegetables in the Curcubit family, and are related to winter squash, zucchini, pumpkins, and watermelon. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They have a cool energy and mellow, light flavor. Because their flavor is so mild, they're a perfect partner for all sorts of vibrant, bright ingredients. Throughout the world, you'll find cucumber salads. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You'll find versions of Cucumber Salad in Asia, Eastern Europe, and the Mediterranean. Eastern European versions typically partner cucumbers with cultured dairy<\/a> and fresh dill, while many versions from Mediterranean traditions add tomatoes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Popular versions in Asia partner cucumbers with chilies, vinegar, and sometimes sesame or soy. Korean cucumber salad is similar to cucumber kimchi<\/a>, using gochugaru, garlic, and green onions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What's in it?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While versions vary from recipe to recipe, most will include alliums, fresh herbs or chilies, and a source of acid and a source of salt. In this version, you'll partner cucumber slices with thinly sliced red onion, apple cider vinegar, plenty of fresh dill, and just a touch of honey. It's very similar to quick pickles<\/a>, only lighter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n