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Zesty Cucumber Salad

Zesty Cucumber Salad: A Refreshing Summer Delight

Zesty Cucumber Salad is a refreshing and light summer side dish packed with vibrant flavors.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 94
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 cup Bread and Butter Pickles Use Mt. Olive brand for enhanced flavor
  • 2 cups Mini Cucumbers Opt for Persian cucumbers for freshness
  • 1 cup Mini Bell Peppers Slice thinly for an even bite
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halve for mixing
  • 3 stalks Green Onions Slice thinly for freshness
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Dill Substitute with 1 Tbsp of dried dill if needed
For the Dressing
  • 2 cloves Garlic Crushed for maximum potency
  • 1/2 cup Pickle Juice Use all the juice from the pickles
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 tbsp Sugar
  • 1 tsp Garlic Salt
  • 1 tsp Onion Flakes
  • 1/4 cup Sunflower Oil Avocado oil can be used as a substitute

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Measuring cup
  • whisk
  • knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Strain the juice from your bread and butter pickles into a bowl or measuring cup, setting aside the pickles for later.
  2. Wash and slice your mini cucumbers into thin rings. Thinly slice the mini bell peppers, halve each cherry tomato, and slice the green onions finely. Arrange all vegetables in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Combine the reserved pickle juice with crushed garlic, garlic powder, black pepper, sugar, garlic salt, onion flakes, and sunflower oil in a large measuring cup. Whisk together thoroughly.
  4. Pour the dressing over your bowl of fresh vegetables, including the sweet pickles. Gently toss the salad until everything is evenly coated.
  5. Serve immediately or let the salad sit in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes for enhanced flavors.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 94kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Crispness matters; store the dressing separately until serving to keep the salad fresh.

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