How to Make a Guilt-Free Cucumber/Dill Salad

Learn how to make a light, guilt-free and healthy cucumber salad with vinegar-dill dressing. This salad is perfect for summer meals, is great as a quick snack, and can easily be modified to suit your individual taste.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 1-2 medium-sized cucumbers
• 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1-2 cups water
• 1 tbsp. dried dill weed
• 1 tsp. black pepper
• 1 1/2 tsp. salt or sea salt
• 1-2 packets Splenda, Equal, or Stevia
• 1 tsp. lemon juice
• 1 mixing/salad bowl
• 1 covered container

1. Wash and peel 1-2 medium sized cucumbers. Cut cucumbers into very thin slices, so that they are almost translucent.

2. Sprinkle a little salt onto cucumber slices, then store in a covered container in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours.

3. In medium mixing/salad bowl, combine vinegar, water, remainder of salt, pepper, dill, lemon juice, and sweetener. Stir all ingredients until salt & sweetener are dissolved. Add more or less of each ingredient to taste.

4. Remove cucumbers from refrigerator, rinse and drain excess water. Add to vinegar mixture, making sure all slices are submerged in the liquid. Cover bowl with plastic wrap or aluminum foil; return to refrigerator for 2 hours to allow cucumbers to absorb some of the dressing.

5. Remove from refrigerator and serve when ready. Garnish with a lemon slice or fresh dill sprig if desired.

6. Variations:
   1. Substitute red or white wine vinegar, apple cider vinegar, or rice vinegar.
   2. Include thinly-sliced green or red peppers with cucumbers
   3. Add tarragon, parsley, rosemary, or thyme to dressing.

[juangarza316]

on 9/15/2009 Sounds yummy, thanks for sharing, and a recommend.