Description
Dive into summer with this vibrant Pickle Juice Cucumber Salad! Crisp cucumbers bathe in zesty pickle juice, infused with fresh dill and juicy cherry tomatoes. Perfect as a side dish for barbecues or a light lunch, this salad is not only easy to make but also bursting with flavor. Each bite delivers a delightful crunch and a tangy punch that will transport you to sunny picnics and backyard gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium English cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1 cup pickle juice
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 tsp black pepper, freshly cracked
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Wash cucumbers under cool water and slice them into thin rounds.
- Soak the cucumber slices in pickle juice for at least 15 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine drained cucumbers with red onion and cherry tomatoes.
- Drizzle olive oil over the mixture, add dill and black pepper, then toss gently to combine.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving. Garnish with extra dill if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider mixing in diced bell peppers or varying the herbs used. This salad can be prepared a day ahead; just store it in an airtight container for optimal taste.