Cucumber salad recipes are all the rage right now!
Whether you’re craving something light and refreshing, need a quick side dish, or just want a new way to use up those crisp cucumbers in your fridge, I’ve got you covered with these cucumber salad recipes.
Cucumbers pair well with so many flavors: tangy vinegar, creamy yogurt, spicy chili, and bright citrus. You can take them in so many directions: Italian-style, Mediterranean, Asian-inspired, that Tiktok-famous salad, and more. And cucumber salads are light, crunchy and hydrating, which makes them a perfect side for just about any meal.
The best part? These salads are easy to make, loaded with fresh ingredients, and perfect for any season.
Here’s how to pick: for a tangy, vinegar-based salad, start with the Mediterranean-Style Cucumber Salad or Cucumber Mint Salad. Craving Asian flavors? Go for the TikTok Cucumber Salad or Sesame Cucumber Salad. If you want something creamy, Mom’s Creamy Cucumber Salad is the old-school classic.
Cucumber Salad Recipes
Cucumber Mint Salad
This Cucumber Mint Salad is a light and vibrant addition to any meal. Made with crisp cucumbers, fragrant fresh mint, and a simple, tangy vinaigrette, it’s the perfect balance of flavor and texture.
TikTok Cucumber Salad
The internet is obsessed with this crunchy, flavorful cucumber salad—and for good reason! Originally inspired by Asian cucumber salads, this version took off on TikTok thanks to its bold, addictive flavors. My take on this viral dish amps up the flavor with crispy chili oil for a satisfying kick.
Sesame Cucumber Salad
This easy-to-make sesame cucumber salad is the perfect side dish for any meal, and comes together in only 10 minutes!Â
Mediterranean-Style Cucumber Salad
This easy cucumber salad comes together quickly and makes a great snack or side for just about any meal.Â
Simple Avocado Cucumber Salad Recipe
This simple avocado salad is fresh, creamy, and full of bright lime flavor. It comes together in minutes and makes the perfect light side dish. This recipe makes 4 small side servings or 2 larger portions if you’d like to add protein and enjoy it as a meal. We like the sweetness of the honey here, but you can omit it for a sugar-free option.
Mom’s Creamy Cucumber Salad
A light and refreshing side dish, Mom’s Creamy Cucumber Salad features crisp cucumbers tossed in a tangy, slightly sweet dill dressing. It goes particularly well with rich and savory dishes. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s perfect for barbecues, potlucks, or quick family dinners.
Healthy Mango, Avocado & Cucumber Salad
I Can’t. Stop. Eating. This. Mango, Avocado & Cucumber Salad. The flavors and textures in this salad are perfectly balanced, which is pretty exciting because it’s as good for you as it is delicious. Not only does it taste great, but this flavor-packed salad is ultra-hydrating, making it perfect to eat all summer long. Mango, Avocado
And while cucumbers aren’t always the main star, these salads with cucumber add awesome variety to your week:
Green Goddess Salad Recipe
Make this healthy & delicious Viral Green Goddess Salad with creamy dressing with easy customization. It’s great as a “dip” with tortilla chips or wrap it up in a tortilla or pita. It’s perfect for meal prep or sharing! If meal prepping, store the dressing separately until serving.
Mediterranean Chickpea Salad (in 15 Minutes!)
This Mediterranean Chickpea Salad recipe makes 4 large (meal size) servings or 8 small (side dish) servings. We love to make it at the beginning of the week and eat it for lunch all week long. If you love it, please leave a star rating in the comments below to help other readers in our community (thank you!).
Tips for the Best Cucumber Salad
- Slice evenly: Thin, even slices (a mandoline helps) soak up dressing best, while thicker half-moons stay crunchier.
- Salt and drain: Salting the cucumbers and letting them drain pulls out extra water, so the dressing doesn’t get diluted.
- Balance the dressing: Most cucumber salads need something acidic (vinegar or citrus), a little salt, and sometimes a touch of sweetness. Taste and adjust before serving.
- Add fresh herbs: Dill, mint, cilantro and parsley all love cucumbers. Add them right before serving so they stay bright.
- Give it a few minutes: Many cucumber salads taste best after 15 to 30 minutes in the fridge, once the flavors come together.
Cucumber Salad FAQs
How do you keep cucumber salad from getting watery?
Salt the sliced cucumbers, let them drain in a colander for about 30 minutes, then blot them dry before you add the dressing. That’s the trick I use in my Cucumber Mint Salad, and it keeps the cucumbers crunchy. For creamy salads, keep the cucumbers and dressing separate until right before serving.
What kind of cucumbers are best for cucumber salad?
English and Persian cucumbers have thin skins and small seeds, so you don’t need to peel or seed them. Regular slicing cucumbers work too; just peel them if the skin is waxy and scoop out any big seeds.
How long does cucumber salad last?
Cucumber salads are best the day you make them, since the cucumbers soften as they sit. Store leftovers covered in the fridge and eat them within a day.
What goes well with cucumber salad?
Just about anything grilled, like chicken, salmon or burgers. A crunchy cucumber salad is also great next to rich dishes like pasta or tacos. If you love cucumbers, you’ll love my farmers market quick pickles, too.
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