Easy Cucumber Salad is a family favorite recipe that people have been enjoying for ages. Thinly sliced cucumbers and onion are tossed in a sweet and tangy vinaigrette for a classic side dish.
Cucumber Salad is a total classic! This particular recipe is heavily rooted in German ancestry where they call it Gurkensalat. It’s a popular side dish that has made its way to America. It’s light, refreshing, and easy to make. There are two different versions of Cucumber Salad that you might find, one having a light vinegar sauce, the other being a creamy version. This recipe is for the light vinegar version. A creamy version would have a sauce made with sour cream, dill, garlic, sugar, and a little vinegar. Both vinegar and creamy versions can also be commonly found in southern cooking. While the recipe seems to have originated in Germany, it made its way to the Southern United States via German immigrants. There are slight variations out there, of course, but this version is our absolute favorite.
Easy Cucumber Salad
Easy Cucumber Salad is a family favorite recipe that people have been enjoying for ages. Thinly sliced cucumbers and onion are tossed in a sweet and tangy vinaigrette for a classic side dish.
Prep: 10min
Total: 190min
Yield: 8
Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts: calories 70 kcal, Carbohydrate 16 g, Sodium 294 mg, Sugar 14 g, servingSize 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 2 English cucumbers (thinly sliced)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 cup distilled white vinegar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill (minced)
Instruction:
- Season cucumbers with salt in a large bowl and let sweat 1 hour. Drain liquids and toss cucumbers with onion slices.
- In a small saucepan over high heat, pour in white vinegar and water and stir in sugar until dissolved and liquid turns clear, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Pour over cucumbers and onions. Stir in dill. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 1 hour. Serve cold or at room temperature.
Creamy Cucumber Salad
This simple Creamy Cucumber Salad is the quintessential side dish of summer. It’s light, fresh, and so quick to prepare!
Prep: 15min
Total: 15min
Yield: 4
Serving Size: 1 cup
Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 cup, calories 74 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 6 g, Sodium 302 mg, Fiber 1 g
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup sour cream ($0.55)
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice ($0.08)
- 1/2 tsp dried dill ($0.05)
- 1 tsp sugar ($0.02)
- 1/2 tsp salt ($0.02)
- 1 large cucumber ($1.49)
- 1/4 red onion ($0.10)
Instruction:
- To make the dressing, combine the sour cream, lemon juice, sugar, dill, and salt in a bowl. Set the dressing aside.
- Peel the cucumbers, if desired. Slice the cucumbers and thinly slice the red onions.
- Combine the cucumber, red onion, and dressing in a large bowl and stir to combine.
- Let the salad sit for 5-10 minutes, give it another stir, then serve.
Cucumber Salad
Simply seasoned with apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper, this easy cucumber salad is a refreshing summer side dish.
Prep: 10min
Total: 40min
Yield: 4 – 6 serving(s)
Ingredients:
- 2 lb. cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 5 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp. granulated sugar
- 4 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp. fresh dill or chives, chopped
Instruction:
- Combine the cucumber, onion, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Toss gently to combine; let stand for 30 minutes.
- Stir in dill or chives just before serving.
Cucumber Salad
This cool cucumber salad is loaded with cherry tomatoes, red onions, chickpeas, feta cheese and fresh herbs, with a bright, lemony flavor!
Prep: 15min
Total: 15min
Yield: 6
Nutrition Facts: calories 214 calories per serving
Ingredients:
- 10 Persian cucumbers, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup chickpeas (rinsed)
- 1/4 finely sliced red onion
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Sea salt, to taste
Instruction:
- Begin by gathering and prepping all of your ingredients according to the ingredient list above to have ready and organized for use.
- Place the diced cucumbers, the cherry tomatoes, the chickpeas, the red onion, 1/4 cup of the feta cheese, half of the dill, half of the parsley and half of the mint into a large bowl; add the lemon juice and the olive oil, along with a couple of good pinches of sea salt, and gently toss together to combine.
- Spoon the salad out onto a serving platter or into a salad bowl, and sprinkle over top the remaining 1/4 cup of feta cheese and the remaining herbs, and serve.
Easy Cucumber Salad
FAQ
What does a cucumber salad contain?
What is good to mix with cucumbers?
- cucumber + vinegar (balsamic, cider, red wine, rice wine, sherry, tarragon, white wine)
- cucumber + sea salt.
- cucumber + sugar (a pinch)
- cucumber + chopped dill.
- cucumber + chopped basil.
- cucumber + sliced tomato.
- cucumber + chopped cilantro.
- cucumber + sour cream.
Do you take the skin off a cucumber for a salad?
How do you keep cucumber salad from getting soggy?
