Garlic-Dill Cucumber Spears
This is a quick, easy, and fresh side dish that’s perfect for picnics, barbecues, cook outs, or just a regular summer meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2-4 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: Russian
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 6–7 mini cucumbers
- 2 tsp salt
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1/4 cup chopped dill
Instructions
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Slice the cucumbers lengthwise twice and put them in a container.
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Pour the salt on the garlic and mince the garlic. Press the knife blade down on the garlic/salt combination. Continue alternating chopping and pressing for about 5 minutes or until the garlic/salt combination becomes a paste.
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Put the paste into the container with the cucumbers.
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Chop the dill and add to the cucumbers and garlic paste.
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Cover the container tightly and shake for about 3-5 minutes. Serve them immediately or chill them in the refrigerator first.