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Cucumbers Vinaigrette

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Makes 6 servings.
Category
Salads
Course
Salads
Side Dishes
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The Old Farmer's Almanac EATS
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Cool, crisp, and tangy, this cucumber vinaigrette is the ultimate refreshing side for warm-weather meals. With just a few simple ingredients: fresh cucumbers, zesty lemon juice, and fragrant garlic, this dish delivers bold flavor with minimal effort. 

It’s perfect served on its own, tossed over tender lettuce leaves, or paired with grilled dishes for a light, bright contrast.

Ingredients
2 fresh, medium-size (8- to 10-inch) slicing cucumbers
1⁄4 cup white-wine vinegar
1⁄4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic, crushed
1⁄2 teaspoon salt
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
chopped fresh dill, for garnish
Instructions
  1. Peel (if skin is thick) and slice the cucumbers very thinly.
  2. Place the slices in a bowl. Add vinegar, lemon juice, olive oil, and crushed garlic. Toss gently and thoroughly. Add salt and pepper, to taste. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Stir occasionally.
  3. Serve as a side dish or spoon over buttercrunch or Bibb lettuce leaves. Pass a bowl with chopped fresh dill for garnish.
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