Cucumber Salad

Cucumber Salad

Serves:

6

Fruits and Vegetables: ¾ cup per serving

Ingredients

  • 2 cucumbers, thinly sliced
  • ½ large red onion, thinly sliced

Dressing Ingredients

  • ¼ cup white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey*
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
  • Dash of salt and pepper
  • 1 teaspoon fresh chives, chopped (optional garnish)

Directions

  1. Wash and prepare fresh vegetables and herbs.
  2. Place sliced cucumbers and onion in a bowl.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, honey, fresh dill, salt, and pepper.
  4. Pour dressing over cucumber and onion salad and toss.
  5. Top with chopped fresh chives.

*Special Note:
Do not give honey to children under 12 months of age as they are at risk of infant botulism, which is a rare but serious form of food poisoning.

Tips

Substitute apple cider vinegar, rice vinegar, or another desired variety of vinegar for the white vinegar.