Easy Cucumber Salad Recipes

Easy Cucumber Salad Recipes

Cucumbers are a refreshing and healthy addition to any salad. 

They’re a great source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Plus, they’re low in calories and high in water content, making them a perfect choice for summertime salads. 

In this post, we’ll share thirteen easy cucumber salad recipes that are perfect for any occasion. So, gather up your ingredients and get mixing!

Marinated Cucumber Salad

This cucumber salad is a refreshing and healthy side dish that is perfect for a summer barbecue or picnic.

 It is made with cucumbers, red onion, dill, and a simple vinaigrette. 

For extra flavor, you can also add some chopped fresh herbs, such as parsley or mint. This salad can be served chilled or at room temperature.

Ingredients:

1 English cucumber, 

thinly sliced 1/2 red onion, 

thinly sliced-1/4 cup chopped fresh dill

3 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon white vinegar 

salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, combine the cucumber, red onion, dill, and olive oil.

2. Add the vinegar, salt, and pepper, and mix until well combined.

3. Let the salad sit for at least 30 minutes so the flavors can meld together.

4. Serve chilled or at room temperature. 

Enjoy!

Vinegar Cucumber Salad

Ingredients:

1 cucumber thinly sliced

1/4 onion thinly sliced

1/4 cup white vinegar

1/4 cup water

1 tablespoon sugar

1 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Directions:

1. In a small bowl, combine cucumber, onion, vinegar, water, sugar, salt, and pepper.

2. Let mixture stand for at least 30 minutes before serving.

3. Serve cucumber salad over a bed of lettuce or with crackers. 

Enjoy!

Cucumber Onion Vinegar Salad

Ingredients:

1 cucumber peeled and sliced

1 onion peeled and sliced

1/4 cup vinegar

1/4 cup olive oil

salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, combine cucumber, onion, vinegar, and olive oil.

2. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

3. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

4. Enjoy!

Rice Vinegar Cucumber Salad

Ingredients:

1/2 cup rice vinegar

1 tablespoon sugar

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 cucumber thinly sliced

1 red onion thinly sliced

1 carrot thinly sliced

1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Directions:

1. In a small bowl, combine the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt.

2. In a large bowl, combine the cucumber, red onion, carrot, and cilantro.

3. Add the vinegar mixture to the large bowl and toss to coat.

4. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

This refreshing salad is perfect for a summer picnic or potluck. The rice vinegar gives it a light, tangy flavor that pairs well with the sweetness of the sugar and the saltiness of the cucumber.

Cucumber Salad Dressing Recipe

Ingredients:

1/4 cup white vinegar

3 tablespoons sugar

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon celery seed

1/4 teaspoon onion powder

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1 dash ground black pepper

1 1/2 cups cucumber, peeled and chopped

Directions:

1) In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, sugar, oil, salt, celery seed, onion powder, garlic powder and black pepper.

2) In a large bowl, combine dressing and cucumber.

3) Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for an hour or two to allow the flavors to blend.

4) Enjoy!

Cold Cucumber Salad

This cold cucumber salad is a refreshing and simple side dish that is perfect for summer BBQs and picnics! 

Cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, and a simple vinegar and oil dressing combine to create a flavorful and healthy salad that everyone will love. 

This salad can be made ahead of time and served chilled or at room temperature.

Ingredients:

1 English cucumber, diced

1-pint cherry tomatoes halved

1/2 red onion, diced

3 tablespoons white vinegar

1/4 cup olive oil

Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, combine the cucumber, tomatoes, and red onion.

2. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Pour over the salad and mix to combine.

3. Serve chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy!

Hot Cucumber Salad

Ingredients:

1 cucumber, peeled and sliced

1/4 onion, sliced

1 tomato, diced

1/4 cup vinegar

1/4 cup sugar

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill

1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint

Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. In a bowl, combine cucumber, onion, tomato, vinegar, sugar, oil, parsley, dill, mint, salt, and pepper.

2. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.

3. Serve chilled.

Old Fashioned Cucumber Salad

Ingredients:

1 large cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced

1/2 red onion, thinly sliced

1/4 cup white vinegar

1/4 cup sugar

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup water

Instructions:

1. Combine cucumber, red onion, vinegar, sugar, salt, and water in a medium bowl.

2. Stir until the sugar has dissolved.

3. Let the salad sit for at least 30 minutes before serving. Serve chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy!

Chinese Cucumber Salad

Ingredients:
2 cucumbers, peeled and thinly sliced
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Preparation:

  1. Combine cucumbers, vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper, green onions, and cilantro in a medium bowl; toss to coat.
  2. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
    Cucumber salads are a refreshing and healthy addition to any meal. This Chinese cucumber salad recipe is easy to make and full of flavor.
    The cucumbers are peeled and thinly sliced, then tossed with rice vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper, green onions, and cilantro.
    Let the salad stand for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld, then serve chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy!

Korean Cucumber Salad

Ingredients:

-1 cucumber, peeled and cubed

-1/2 red onion, diced

-1/4 cup Korean chili pepper paste (gochujang)

-1 tablespoon soy sauce

-1 teaspoon sugar

-1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

-1 tablespoon rice vinegar

-1 tablespoons sesame oil

-1 small jalapeno, seeded and diced (optional)

Instructions: 

In a large bowl, combine the cucumber, red onion, chili pepper paste, soy sauce, sugar, black pepper, and vinegar. 

Drizzle with sesame oil and jalapeno (if using). 

Toss to combine.

Korean cucumber salad sesame oil

Ingredients:

-1 cucumber

-1 tablespoon sesame oil

-1 teaspoon rice vinegar

-1 teaspoon honey

-Pinch of salt

Instructions: 

1. Cut the cucumber in half and remove the seeds. 

2. In a small bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, and salt. 

3. Pour the dressing over the cucumber halves and toss to coat.

 Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Cucumber Sesame Salad

Ingredients:

-1 cucumber, peeled and diced

-1/2 cup sesame seeds

-1/4 cup rice vinegar

-1/4 cup soy sauce

-1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

-1 clove garlic, minced

-1 green onion, thinly sliced

Instructions:

1. In a medium bowl, combine the cucumber, sesame seeds, vinegar, soy sauce, and ginger.

2. Toss with the garlic and green onion. 

Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad

Ingredients:

-1 cucumber, diced

-1 tomato, diced

-1 avocado, diced

-1/2 teaspoon salt

-1/4 teaspoon black pepper 

-1 tablespoon olive oil

-1 teaspoon lemon juice

-1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Instructions:

In a medium bowl, combine the cucumber, tomato, avocado and salt and pepper. In a small bowl, whisk together the oil and lemon juice. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat. 

Sprinkle with the parsley before serving.

Creamy Cucumber Salad With Sour Cream

Ingredients:

-1 English cucumber, diced

-1/4 cup diced red onion

-1/4 cup diced celery

-1/4 cup diced green bell pepper

-1 tbsp. white vinegar

-1 tbsp. Dijon mustard

-2 tsp. honey

-1 tsp. kosher salt

-pinch of black pepper

-1/2 cup sour cream

Instructions: 

In a medium bowl, combine cucumbers, red onion, celery, bell pepper, vinegar, mustard, honey, salt and pepper. 

Toss to combine. 

Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld. 

Serve chilled and top with sour cream.

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