Best 10 Easy Cucumber Salad Recipes

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Cucumber salad is a refreshing and flavorful side dish that can be enjoyed with a variety of meals. It is also a great way to use up cucumbers from your garden. There are many different recipes for cucumber salad, so you can find one that suits your taste. Some recipes call for a simple vinaigrette dressing, while others use a more elaborate dressing made with mayonnaise or yogurt. Some recipes also include other ingredients, such as tomatoes, onions, or dill. No matter what recipe you choose, you are sure to enjoy this delicious and refreshing salad.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

EASY CUCUMBER SALAD



Easy Cucumber Salad image

This is a perfect side dish for your summer barbecue or any Mediterranean or Middle Eastern dish. You can also substitute 2 large tomatoes for the cucumber for a delicious tomato salad.

Provided by bwalker

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Cucumber Salad Recipes

Time 4h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 seedless cucumber, peeled and chopped

Steps:

  • Whisk together the vinegar, parsley, dill, garlic, sugar, and salt in a bowl; add the cucumber and stir to coat. Cover and chill in refrigerator 4 to 8 hours. Stir well before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 24.6 calories, Carbohydrate 6 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.6 g, Sodium 584 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

QUICK AND EASY TOMATO, ONION, AND CUCUMBER SALAD



Quick and Easy Tomato, Onion, and Cucumber Salad image

This salad is great to accompany a barbecue meal. It's light, refreshing, and very easy to make. Easily doubled or tripled if making for a large crowd.

Provided by for the love of veg

Categories     Onions

Time 10m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cucumber, peeled and sliced into half moons
1 roma tomato, sliced into half moons
1 onion, sliced into thin strips
1/2 tablespoon cider vinegar
3 tablespoons light mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 tablespoon dried dill weed (if using fresh dill, use 1/4 cup)

Steps:

  • Combine all vegetables in large bowl.
  • In a small bowl, mix together vinegar, mayo, Dijon and dill.
  • Pour over veggies and mix well to combine.
  • Chill for at least one hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 134.1, Fat 7.9, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 7.9, Sodium 271.3, Carbohydrate 15.2, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 6.9, Protein 2.3

EASY LEMONY-DILLY CUCUMBER SALAD



Easy Lemony-Dilly Cucumber Salad image

Zesty lemon zest, tasty dill, and a teensy bit of sugar all combine with cucumbers to make a super-duper tasty combo. The recipe says 4 servings, but I ate it all myself. Does not keep well, so only make as much as you will be eating right away.

Provided by MyFoodWontKillYou...Really

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Cucumber Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lemon, zested and juiced
2 tablespoons dried dill weed
1 teaspoon white sugar
¼ cup mayonnaise
2 large English cucumbers, peeled and diced

Steps:

  • Whisk together the lemon zest, lemon juice, dill, and sugar in a bowl until the sugar has dissolved. Stir in the mayonnaise until smooth; fold in the diced cucumber. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133.4 calories, Carbohydrate 10.4 g, Cholesterol 5.2 mg, Fat 11.2 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 85 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

EASY CUCUMBER, TOMATO AND ONION SALAD



Easy Cucumber, Tomato and Onion Salad image

Make and share this Easy Cucumber, Tomato and Onion Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Hugce

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 cups cucumbers, thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups tomatoes, cubed or 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup onion, chopped
6 teaspoons Splenda granular
1/2 cup red wine or 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon dried dill weed

Steps:

  • Place cut up veggies in glass bowl.
  • Mix remaining ingredients together and pour over veggies.
  • Refrigerate at least one hour (longer is better).
  • Serve with slotted spoon so that liquid remains in bowl.

EASY TANGY CUCUMBER SALAD



Easy Tangy Cucumber Salad image

An easy old-fashioned cucumber salad that's quick to prepare as a side dish to any meal.

Provided by cynjne

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Cucumber Salad Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 seedless English cucumbers, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 tablespoon white sugar
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon soy sauce
½ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Place cucumbers in a large bowl. Whisk vinegar, sugar, oil, soy sauce, and salt together in a separate bowl; pour over cucumbers. Stir to coat. Refrigerate at least 1 hour to allow flavors to blend.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 47.9 calories, Carbohydrate 6.9 g, Fat 2.4 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 367.4 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

SUPER EASY: CREAMY CUCUMBER SALAD



Super Easy: Creamy Cucumber Salad image

This is actually the creamy version of my other recipe Recipe #382231. My DH actually prefers the creamy version more, but it totally depends on what type of Italian dressing I have on hand as to which one I make.

Provided by AcadiaTwo

Categories     Vegetable

Time P1DT20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 cup creamy Italian salad dressing
3 cucumbers (medium sized)
2 tablespoons chives
1 cup onion

Steps:

  • Peel and slice cucumbers and onions very thinly (I use a mandolin for this).
  • Place cucumbers, onion slices and salad dressing in a container that has a tight fitting lid.
  • Place the lid on and give the container a couple of shakes which will coat the cucumbers, chives and onions with the dressing and toss the salad.
  • Place container in the refrigerator for 24 hours. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90.5, Fat 5.8, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 203.5, Carbohydrate 10, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 5.3, Protein 1.4

SUPER EASY: CUCUMBER SALAD



Super Easy: Cucumber Salad image

I can't remember where or how I learned to make it this way, but I have been making it this way for over 30 years. ****NOTE: Cooking time is chilling time.

Provided by AcadiaTwo

Categories     Vegetable

Time P1DT20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

1/2 cup Italian salad dressing
3 cucumbers (medium sized)
1 cup onion

Steps:

  • Peel and slice cucumbers and onions very thinly (I use a mandolin for this).
  • Place cucumbers, onion slices and salad dressing in a container that has a tight fitting lid.
  • Place the lid on and give the container a couple of shakes which will coat the cucumbers and onions with the dressing and toss the salad.
  • Place in container in the refrigerator for 24 hours. Enjoy!

EASY KOREAN CUCUMBER SALAD



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This was the first salad my Korean friends served me, and it has been my favorite way to eat cucumber since! The cucumbers I use are about 16 inch long, which is perfect for 4 servings. If using smaller cucumbers, use about one small per serving. It should make about 1 lb for 4 servings Cooking time is chilling time.

Provided by Mia in Germany

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 40m

Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb cucumber
1/2 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon rice vinegar
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
salt, to taste

Steps:

  • Thinly slice cucumber.
  • In a bowl, mix sliced cucumber with soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar and chili powder.
  • Toast sesame seeds in a dry pan until fragrant, let cool and sprinkle over cucumber salad.
  • Chill salad for at least 30 minutes before serving.
  • You might want to add some salt, so try for saltiness before serving because the soy sauce amount isn't very high. You can also add more chili powder if you want some more heat.

EASY & DELICIOUS CUCUMBER SALAD, HUNGARIAN STYLE



Easy & Delicious Cucumber Salad, Hungarian Style image

This simple and easy to make cucumber salad comes from my fiance's Hungarian family. It can be made with or without sour cream. We like to serve it as an accompaniment to baked chicken or pork. It also would make a nice addition to a summertime picnic or barbecue spread.

Provided by Jane Manna

Categories     Other Salads

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 or 3 cucumbers
2 or 3 onions (yellow onions or sweet onions)
white vinegar
salt
sugar
black pepper (freshly ground preferred)
hungarian paprika

Steps:

  • 1. Peel cucumbers and slice wafer thin. Thinly slice onions.
  • 2. Place cucumbers into bowl. Mix cucumbers by hand with a lot of salt (this is necessary to draw the water from the cucumbers). Chill for 30 minutes or so.
  • 3. By hand, squeeze the moisture from the cucumbers ~ really wring them out! Place into colander and rinse.
  • 4. Return cucumbers to bowl and add sliced onions. Add about a cup of white vinegar. Add about ½ cup of water. Add 2-3 tablespoons of sugar.
  • 5. Stir and taste. Adjust vinegar, sugar and salt to taste.
  • 6. If you find that you have added too much vinegar, add more water.
  • 7. Once you have achieved the flavor you want, drain off liquid until the liquid comes to only about ¼ inch under the cucumbers and onions.
  • 8. Sprinkle Hungarian paprika & ground black pepper over top of cucumbers ~~ Don't mix!
  • 9. Chill and enjoy!
  • 10. *** Variation: After adjusting the spices for the last time, drain off all of the liquid. Stir in sour cream to the desired consistency. Top with Hungarian paprika and ground black pepper as above. Chill.

EASY CRISP CUCUMBER SALAD



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Categories     Salad     Tomato     Vegetable     Appetizer     No-Cook     Quick & Easy     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Basil     Chill

Yield 5 Bowls

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 Lrg Cucumbers
8 Radishes- THINLY SLICED
1/2 Cup of Crumbled Feta Cheese w/basil & tomato
1/3 Cup of Kraft Zesty Italian Dressign
OPTIONAL-1/3 Cup of pitted Kalamata Olives
OPTIONAL-1/4 Cup of Chopped Red onion.

Steps:

  • 1.)Slice 1 of the cucumbers into long thin ribbons using a veggie peeler 2.)Peel 1 remaining Cucumber into inch cubes. Toss w/remaining ingredients into bowl. 3.)Place mixture in center of a serving platter. Arrange reserved cucumbers around the edge. Finally you can put the dressing.

Tips:

  • Select the right cucumbers: For the best results, choose fresh, firm cucumbers that are not too seedy. English cucumbers, with their thin skin and mild flavor, are a great option.
  • Slice the cucumbers thinly: This will help them absorb the dressing better and make them easier to eat. You can use a knife or a mandoline to achieve thin, even slices.
  • Use a flavorful dressing: The dressing is key to a great cucumber salad. Experiment with different combinations of vinegar, oil, herbs, and spices to find a dressing that you enjoy. A simple vinaigrette made with olive oil, vinegar, Dijon mustard, and honey is always a good choice.
  • Add other vegetables: To make your salad more colorful and nutritious, add other vegetables such as tomatoes, onions, radishes, or bell peppers.
  • Chill the salad before serving: This will help the flavors meld and make the salad more refreshing.

Conclusion:

Cucumber salad is a refreshing and versatile side dish that is perfect for summer gatherings. With its simple ingredients and easy preparation, it is a great option for busy weeknight dinners or casual get-togethers. By following these tips and experimenting with different ingredients and dressings, you can create a cucumber salad that everyone will love. So next time you are looking for a light and healthy side dish, give this classic cucumber salad a try!

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