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Everyone loves a refreshing and crisp salad. Whether you're looking for a light lunch or a side for dinner, a cucumber salad takes little preparation and is perfect for almost any occasion. With minimal effort, you can easily impress your guests with vibrant and crunchy greens tossed in a refreshing, zesty dressing. 

How to Make a Refreshing Cucumber Salad 

This cucumber salad isn't only a culinary delight, but it adds visual appeal to your dinner table. It makes 6 servings. 

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• 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• Pinch salt
• Pinch freshly ground black pepper
• Pinch red pepper flakes
• 2 cucumbers, sliced
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, combine the red wine vinegar, olive oil, sugar, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Mix with a wire whisk until blended.
2. Put the cucumbers in a bowl. Add the vinaigrette and toss. 
3. Garnish with the chopped, fresh dill.
4. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate for a few hours before serving. Store the salad covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Make Your Salad Eye-Catching

While the salad is refreshing on its own, you can also add other vegetables to give your salad a pop of color (and flavor). Here are some of our suggestions 

• Red onions 
• Lemon zest 
• Fresh dill 
• Cherry tomatoes 
• Feta cheese
• Roasted chickpeas 

Fancier Cucumber Cuts 

If you want to make your salad look fancier, peel several lengthwise strips or turn your cucumbers into gorgeous flowers. To make a flower,  make V-shaped cuts into your cucumbers until you have 5 around your cucumber, then slice your cucumber into ⅛"-thick slices. 

Crisp Cucumber Salad for Every Occasion 

Whether you're hosting a summer picnic or a dinner gathering with the family, this cucumber salad won't disappoint. It's delicious and light enough to eat or toss together to serve as a side. Never leave your dinner entrée unaccompanied again.