Name: Cucumber Beet Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 2 medium cucumbers (peeled and thinly sliced); 2 medium beets (cooked and thinly sliced); 0.5 cup red onion (thinly sliced); 0.25 cup fresh dill (chopped); 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup; 0.5 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 0 Salt and pepper (to taste)

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Cucumber Beet Salad

A refreshing and healthy salad combining the crispness of cucumber with the earthy sweetness of beets.

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Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Course Salad, Side Dish

Servings 4 servings

Calories 150 kcal

Ingredients

Salad

2 medium cucumbers peeled and thinly sliced
2 medium beets cooked and thinly sliced
0.5 cup red onion thinly sliced
0.25 cup fresh dill chopped

Dressing

3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
0.5 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Wash, peel (if desired), and thinly slice the cucumbers. Cook the beets (roasting, boiling, or steaming are all good options) until tender, then thinly slice them. Thinly slice the red onion and chop the fresh dill.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey (or maple syrup), Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined.
In a large bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers, beets, and red onion. Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat. Add the chopped dill and toss again.
For the best flavor, refrigerate the salad for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled.

Notes

For a vegan version, use maple syrup instead of honey. You can also add feta cheese for a richer flavor, if not vegan.