Cucumber Dill Salad
This crisp and tangy salad from our Test Kitchen hits the spot on warm afternoons and evenings. Sprinkling the cucumbers with salt and letting them sit draws out excess water so they stay nice and crisp. 3 ServingsPrep: 20 min. + chilling
Ingredients
- 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1-1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons snipped fresh dill
- 4-1/2 teaspoons sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
Directions
- Place cucumber slices in a colander over a plate; sprinkle with salt
- and toss. Let stand for 15 minutes, stirring once. Rinse and drain
- well.
- In a large bowl, combine the vinegar, dill, sugar and pepper. Add
- cucumbers and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15
- minutes before serving. Yield: 3 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 2/3 cup equals 40 calories, trace fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 471 mg sodium, 9 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 1 g protein. Diabetic Exchange: 1/2 starch.