Dill & Garlic Marinated Cucumber Salad. This is such a refreshing dish. The perfect balance of sweet and tart, similar to a quick overnight pickle, this cucumber salad is a perfect side dish- especially as the weather warms!
Happy Friday all!!! I am so excited to share this post with you today! This is a Freaky Friday Recipe Swap that I did with some of my blogger friends. We all were assigned a blog to cook/bake from and today we are ALL sharing our posts, and who we had! It’s been TOP SECRET and now I finally get to spill the beans and share this AMAZING Dill & Garlic Cucumber Salad recipe from my friend over at Aunt Bees Recipes with all of you.
I absolutely LOVE Aunt Bees Recipes and so enjoyed browsing through her site to pick a recipe to make and share with all of you. She has such a great variety of recipes, some that caught my eye were Preachers Mexican Macaroni Salad, Cookie Butter Cheesecake and her Greek Chicken & Vegetables. I know maybe you’re think, hmmmm Ang, isn’t this a winter edition? I know, I know this cucumber salad isn’t exactly a winter dish but heres the thing, NJ has had some weird warm days and that has me craving and looking forward to bright dishes like this one! I am so glad to have chosen it because it is DELICIOUS!!! You can find Aunt Bees original post for this Dill & Garlic Marinated Cucumber Salad HERE.
This is such an easy dish to throw together and reminds me of an overnight quick pickle. The balance of sweet and tart is spot on. The garlic and dill, to me, is a perfect flavor combination. It all meshes overnight and the result is a refreshing and flavor packed salad!
- 2 Tbsp sugar
- ¼ cup very hot water
- ½ cup white vinegar
- 2 Tbsp canola or vegetable oil
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh dill
- 1 Tbsp garlic powder
- 1 Tbsp salt
- 2 Tbsp black pepper {NOTE: I added significantly less to keep the spice level lower}
- 8 mini cucumbers {or 4 regular cucumbers}, thinly sliced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- Whisk sugar and very hot water in a bowl until sugar is dissolved.
- Add oil, vinegar and seasonings and whisk again.
- Add the sliced cucumbers and red onion and stir to coat. Refrigerate overnight to allow flavors to marry. Serve the next day.
auntbeesrecipes
Ohhhh I just ADORE this cucumber salad! I am so glad you picked this recipe, because it is a FAVORITE over here for sure! Your pictures look AMAZING as always!
Angela LeMoine
Thank you! It’s a GREAT recipe!!! The flavors are just perfect!!! I will be making them very often!!
Candi
I can’t wait to try this. My husband loves anything with dill. This sounds so refreshing!
Angela LeMoine
I think you’ll love it. The flavor is spot on!
The Foodie Affair
Oh, I can’t wait to give this a try. So fresh and delicious and this salad will go well with a sandwich or even a casserole!
Angela LeMoine
Oh absolutely! Over grilled chicken or shrimp in the summer too! It’s really really good!!
lisasdinnertimedish
This salad sounds so good, perfect for warm weather! I can’t wait to try it!
debi
This looks wonderful! Fresh and yummy! Perfect for spring and summer! I’d love to take this to Easter this year!
Dan from Platter Talk
We’re bookmarking this delicious cuke recipe for warmer weather! Bring. It. ON!!!
A Kitchen Hoor
Reminds me of making pickles with mom. I can’t wait to try this with some grilled chicken. Yum!
Justine
I can’t wait till summertime, when I will eat bowl after bowl of this awesome salad!
Debra C.
This looks just delicious! I love the bright crisp flavors and so colorful too, perfect for grilling time!!
Michelle
I am a big pickle fan so I know I am going to love this salad!
michaela403
Awesome pick!! Even in the blahs of winter we need a good salad every once in a while! <3 Thanks for the great recipe!
Hadia
Looks so good, Angella! Join our pinterest board if you like! https://www.pinterest.com/hadiascuisine/yummy-and-more/
Lori Vachon
So much flavor, makes me long for summer BBQ’s!
Jennifer A Stewart
I love Aunt Bee’s Recipes and have had my eye on that cookie butter cheesecake too! This cucumber salad looks so refreshing and I can’t wait to try this one!!
Linda Shapiro
Easy and yummy side for our Memorial Day BBQ…thanks Angela!
Angela LeMoine
Oh most definitely! It’s sure to be a hit
April J Harris
Such a lovely, refreshing summer salad! It reminds me of a salad my late Mom used to make, but with a bit more ‘kick’. I can’t wait to give it a try. Pinned. I’d love for you to share this at my new-look Hearth and Soul Link Party live on my blog now if you have time, Angela.
Angela LeMoine
It’s a wonderful recipe April. It’s so refreshing, so incredibly flavorful & a favorite in our house. Enjoy!!