Cucumber-Dill Salad with Chive Vinaigrette

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-09 · Updated 2026-04-09

A refreshing salad featuring crisp cucumbers and red onions in a tangy chive vinaigrette, perfect for warm evenings. This eastern european-inspired salads (vegan) ready in about 10 minutes pairs medium 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 120 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 medium cucumbers
• 1/2 cup red onion
• 1/4 cup fresh dill
• 2 tbsp fresh chives
• 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
• 1 tsp honey
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Peel and thinly slice 2 medium cucumbers, then place in a large bowl with 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion; toss gently to combine.
2. Step 2: Add 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill and 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives to the cucumber mixture; set aside.
3. Step 3: Whisk 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, 2 tbsp white wine vinegar, 1 tsp honey, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until emulsified. Pour over cucumber mixture and toss until evenly coated. Refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.