Cucumber and Chive Salad with Lemon-Dill Vinaigrette
A refreshing, herb-forward salad featuring crisp cucumbers and a bright lemon-dill dressing, ideal for summer meals. This Mediterranean-inspired salad recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs cucumber, chives, lemon juice 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 180 calories and feeds 2, 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
- 1 medium, thinly sliced cucumber
- 2 tablespoons, finely chopped chives
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon, finely chopped dill
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 tablespoon chopped dill, 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, 1 teaspoon honey, 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper until emulsified.
- Step 2: Toss 1 medium thinly sliced cucumber with 2 tablespoons chopped chives in a large bowl.
- Step 3: Pour the vinaigrette over the cucumber mixture and toss gently until evenly coated.
- Step 4: Refrigerate for 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld, then serve chilled.
