Description
Pickle Juice Cucumber Salad is a refreshing, tangy dish that combines crisp cucumbers with zesty pickle juice for an unforgettable taste experience. Perfect for summer gatherings, this salad is not only vibrant in color but also incredibly easy to prepare. With just a handful of ingredients, you can create a crunchy, flavorful side that complements any meal or stands alone as a delightful snack. Relive sunny memories or create new ones as you savor each bite of this delightful salad.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh cucumbers, sliced (about 3 medium cucumbers)
- 1 cup pickle juice
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp fresh dill weed (or 1 tbsp dried dill)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)
Instructions
- Wash cucumbers thoroughly and slice them into rounds or half-moons.
- In a bowl, whisk together pickle juice, salt, pepper, and dill weed.
- Add red onions and cherry tomatoes (if using) to the dressing and mix well.
- Gently stir in the cucumber slices until well coated.
- Refrigerate for 15-30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled as a side dish or refreshing snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 584mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For extra crunch, consider adding bell peppers or radishes. Feta cheese can elevate the salad’s flavor profile beautifully. To enhance flavor, let the salad marinate for at least an hour before serving.