Cucumber Salad

Let me let you in on a little secret. 
Cucumber salads sold at stores are double or triple the price then the ones at home. And this one is actually perfect. I make it every Friday night. It acts as a salad and as a dip with challah. It is easy to prepare and can be prepared before shabbos and/or on shabbos. My whole family loves it and so do guests. They always ask for the recipe. 
This recipe can be perfectly adapted to your family's likes and dislikes. You like spicy, add jalapeno. You don’t want mayo, omit. You want sweet but not too sweet, use honey instead of sugar. You dont have pickles, omit them. 
Gila Glassberg
Gila Glassberg,MS, RD, CDN
Cucumber Salad

Cucumber Salad Ingredients:

- 5-6 Cucumbers, sliced into half moons
- ½ Red onions, thinly sliced
- Optional additions: 5 pickles, ¼ jalapeños (omit if desired)

Dressing:

- ⅓ Olive oil
- 2 tbsp White wine vinegar
- 1.5 tsp Salt
- ½ tsp black Pepper
- 1 tbsp honey or sugar
- 2 tsp mustard of choice
- Optional add-ons: 1-2 garlic, 1 tbsp dried dill, ¼ cup mayo

Instructions:

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers and thinly sliced red onions.
2. Add any optional additions like pickles or jalapeños, according to your preference.
3. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, white wine vinegar, salt, pepper, and
honey or sugar until well combined.
4. Optional: Add garlic, dill, or mayo to the dressing for extra flavor, depending on your mood.
5. Pour the dressing over the cucumber and onion mixture in the large bowl and toss gently to
coat everything evenly.
6. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
7. Serve the cucumber salad chilled as a refreshing side dish. It pairs well with any dip and
challah.
8. Enjoy your delicious cucumber salad as a perfect addition to your Friday night meal!




Gila Glassberg is a Master's level registered dietitian and a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor. As a teenager, she was faced with constant diet talk, body shaming and obsessive guilt around food. She struggled with disordered eating. This is what propelled her into the field of nutrition. She uses a non-diet, weight-neutral approach called Intuitive Eating. She helps growth oriented women break out of chronic dieting, and regain clarity into what is really important to them.