Ingredients
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To make this salad, you’ll need just a few simple ingredients that are probably already in your pantry and refrigerator.
- 2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 3 medium carrots, julienned
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
If you prefer a sweeter salad, you might substitute the honey with maple syrup. Mama Lou often did this when we ran out of honey, and it adds a lovely depth of flavor.
Instructions
Creating this salad is as easy as it is rewarding. Here’s how you can bring this slice of my family’s tradition to your home:
- Begin by preparing your vegetables. Thinly slice the cucumbers and red onion, and julienne the carrots. Mama Lou always said the thinner, the better for maximum flavor absorption.
- In a large bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers, carrots, and red onion.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the apple cider vinegar, olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss to coat them evenly.
- Gently fold in the chopped fresh dill. The aroma alone will whisk you away to a sunny afternoon in Mama Lou’s garden, surrounded by the fragrance of fresh herbs.
- Let the salad sit for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld. This was Mama Lou’s secret to enhancing the taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
