ATX Market Fresh Cucumber Salad with Dill and Buttermilk
A vibrant, refreshing salad featuring crisp cucumbers and red onion in a creamy dill-buttermilk dressing, perfect for a light lunch or side dish. This Austrian-inspired salad recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs cucumbers, red onion, fresh dill into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 60 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 large (1 lb), peeled and sliced into thin half-moons cucumbers
- 1/4 cup, thinly sliced red onion
- 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh dill
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Place 2 large peeled cucumbers (sliced into thin half-moons) and 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion in a large bowl.
- Step 2: Whisk 1/4 cup buttermilk, 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon honey, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper in a small bowl until smooth.
- Step 3: Pour dressing over cucumber mixture and toss gently until evenly coated.
- Step 4: Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons fresh dill and chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
