Gin-Infused Cucumber and Elderflower Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-10 · Updated 2026-06-10

A crisp cucumber salad accented with floral elderflower liqueur and a bright lemon vinaigrette that highlights the botanicals in gin. This Mediterranean-inspired salad recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs English cucumber, 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 110 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, thinly sliced English cucumber
• 0.5 small, thinly sliced red onion
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh dill
• 1.5 oz gin
• 1 oz elderflower liqueur
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tsp honey
• 0.75 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 medium thinly sliced English cucumbers, 0.5 small thinly sliced red onion, and 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 1.5 oz gin, 1 oz elderflower liqueur, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, and 1 tsp honey until emulsified.
3. Step 3: Pour the vinaigrette over the cucumber mixture and toss gently to coat all the slices evenly.
4. Step 4: Season the salad with 0.75 tsp salt and 0.5 tsp black pepper, then refrigerate for 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving chilled.