Quick Cucumber and Dill Salad

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-10 · Updated 2026-04-10

A refreshing, crisp salad with cool cucumbers and fresh dill, ready in 10 minutes. This mediterranean-inspired salads ready in about 10 minutes pairs 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 150 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 Cucumber
• 1/4 cup Red onion
• 2 tbsp Fresh dill
• 1/4 cup Olive oil
• 2 tbsp Lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1/4 tsp Black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Peel and dice 1 cucumber into 1/4-inch cubes, then place in a bowl.
2. Step 2: Thinly slice 1/4 cup red onion and add to the cucumber.
3. Step 3: Chop 2 tbsp fresh dill and mix into the cucumber-onion mixture.
4. Step 4: Whisk together 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper in a small bowl until emulsified.
5. Step 5: Pour the dressing over the cucumber mixture and toss gently until evenly coated.
6. Step 6: Refrigerate for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld, then serve chilled.