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Garlic Dill Cucumbers

Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish, Vegetables
Cuisine American
Keyword Garlic Dill Cucumbers
Servings 4
Crisp, tangy Garlic Dill Cucumbers—an easy, healthy side dish perfect year-round!

Ingredients

  • 3 –4 small cucumbers or 1 large English cucumber thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill chopped
  • 2 –3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Optional: pinch of sugar or red pepper flakes for a twist

Instructions

Step 1: Prep the Ingredients

  • Start by washing and thinly slicing your cucumbers. If you’re using standard cucumbers, you may want to peel them if the skins are thick. English cucumbers typically have thinner, milder skins and work beautifully with the peel left on.
  • Finely chop the fresh dill and mince the garlic.

Step 2: Mix It Up

  • In a large mixing bowl or a zip-top bag, combine the sliced cucumbers, dill, garlic, vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper. If you’d like a touch of sweetness or heat, add a pinch of sugar or red pepper flakes.
  • Toss everything together until the cucumbers are well-coated in the dressing.

Step 3: Marinate

  • Cover the bowl or seal the bag and place it in the refrigerator for at least 15–30 minutes. You can let the cucumbers marinate for a few hours or even overnight—the longer they sit, the more flavor they’ll absorb, though they will become slightly softer over time.

Step 4: Serve Cold

  • Serve the Garlic Dill Cucumbers straight from the fridge. They make an excellent chilled side dish or even a light, healthy snack.