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Zesty Cucumber Salad


  • Author: emily
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A refreshing zesty cucumber salad with a medley of colorful vegetables and a tangy dressing, perfect for summer gatherings.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 24 oz bread and butter chips (Mt.Olive brand with the pickle juice)
  • 16 oz mini cucumbers (sliced into rings)
  • 16 oz mini bell peppers (thinly sliced into rings)
  • 2 pints of cherry tomatoes (halved)
  • 1 bunch of green onions (sliced thinly)
  • 1 handful of fresh dill for garnish (or 1 Tbsp of dried dill)
  • 4 cloves of garlic (crushed)
  • 1 1/3 cups of the pickle juice from the jar (all the juice from the pickles)
  • 1 Tbsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup sunflower oil
  • 2 1/2 tsp garlic salt
  • 1/2 Tbsp onion flakes

Instructions

  1. Begin by placing the sliced mini cucumbers and mini bell peppers into a large mixing bowl.
  2. Add the halved cherry tomatoes and thinly sliced green onions to the bowl.
  3. Gently fold in the crushed garlic, making sure the flavors start to blend.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the pickle juice, garlic powder, black pepper, granulated sugar, sunflower oil, garlic salt, and onion flakes to create the zesty dressing.
  5. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine.
  6. Let the salad sit for 20-30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  7. Top with fresh dill before serving for an extra pop of color and flavor.

Notes

For the most vibrant salad, use fresh produce, ideally from a farmers’ market. Dress shortly before serving to maintain freshness.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 19g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: cucumber salad, summer salad, refreshing salad, easy salad