Lemongrass Mint
& Dill Cucumbers
Crisp, herby, and impossible to stop eating — this was the dish people kept circling back to at our tasting table.
No cooking, no oven, and a fifteen-minute chill — this is the dish we reach for when we need something crisp and bright on a hot day.
Two products carry the entire recipe: our Lemongrass Mint Balsamic Vinegar and Dill Olive Oil. Whisked together, they form a dressing that tastes like it took a lot more effort than it actually did.
English cucumbers hold up beautifully to the dressing without going soggy, and a little red onion adds just enough bite to keep every forkful interesting.
The Dressing Does All the Work
There's no cooking in this recipe at all — the entire dish is built on the strength of the dressing. That's exactly why the two products matter so much here. A weak vinegar or a flat olive oil has nowhere to hide when it's carrying the whole plate.
When there's no cooking involved, the dressing has nowhere to hide. It has to be good enough to stand entirely on its own.
— The Olive 'n Vinnie's KitchenThis one's also endlessly forgiving — make it an hour ahead or the night before, and it only gets better as it sits.
Half the Dressing
Lemongrass Mint Balsamic Vinegar
Delicate, aromatic, and genuinely unexpected — this white balsamic brings a citrusy, herbal brightness that plain vinegar can't touch. A favorite in dressings and marinades, and equally at home in a mocktail.
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The Other Half
Dill Olive Oil
Fresh, herbaceous, and unmistakably dill — not the dried, dusty version, the real thing pressed right into the oil. Beautiful on cucumbers, potato salad, or drizzled over grilled salmon.
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Lemongrass Mint & Dill Cucumbers
The dish everyone circled back to at the tasting table.
Ingredients
- 2 English cucumbers, sliced
- 2 tbsp Lemongrass Mint Balsamic Vinegar
- 1 tbsp Dill Olive Oil
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- Sea salt, to taste
Instructions
- Whisk the Lemongrass Mint Balsamic and Dill Olive Oil together in a small bowl.
- Toss the sliced cucumbers and red onion with the dressing until evenly coated.
- Season with sea salt to taste.
- Chill for 15 minutes before serving to let the flavors settle in.
Make It Your Own
Add a handful of crumbled feta for a heartier version, or toss in some cherry tomatoes for more color on the plate. If you want a little crunch, thinly sliced radishes are a great addition without changing the dressing at all.
This same dressing works beautifully on a simple green salad too, not just cucumbers — keep a jar mixed and ready in the fridge for an easy weeknight side. Come taste both products together before you decide on your own ratio.
Come taste before you buy.
Stop by our Glen Ellyn store to taste the Lemongrass Mint Balsamic and Dill Olive Oil together before your next gathering.
449 N. Main Street, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 · (630) 534-6457
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