20 Easy Cucumber Salad Recipes

Here are 20 easy cucumber salad recipes that will give freshness to your main dishes. These recipes showcase the crisp, hydrating properties of cucumbers, combined with various dressings and other fresh ingredients for a wide range of taste experiences.

Whether you prefer a tangy cucumber salad with a vinegar-based dressing, a creamy cucumber salad with a yogurt or mayo base, or an Asian-inspired cucumber salad with sesame and soy, there's a recipe here for every palate.

These salads make a great addition to any meal, particularly during the hot summer months.

What to Love About These Salads?

• Simple but full of flavors
• Easy to make, only take 5-10 minutes to prepare
• Light and fresh but satisfying at the same time
• Make use of ingredients readily available in your pantry
• Can be made ahead

Check out these amazing recipes and get inspired today!

Sliced Cucumbers in Apple Cider Vinegar Dressing

This is a perfect summer salad. The crisp, cool cucumbers and crunchy onions are a refreshing contrast to the tangy, sweet dressing. Get recipe here.

Cucumber Tomato Feta Salad

There’s something about cucumber tomato feta salad that just makes everyone happy. It could be the crunch of the cucumbers, the juiciness of the tomatoes, or the creaminess of the feta cheese. Whatever it is, this salad always hits the spot! Get the recipe here.

Chinese Smashed Cucumber Salad

Simple but packs with big flavor thanks to the combination of ingredients. All you need is some chopped and smashed cucumbers, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and chili flakes – plus whatever else you might like to add (like peanuts). Make this recipe.

Spicy Asian Cucumber Salad

To make it, just mix the sliced cucumbers with a dressing made of rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, and sesame oil. Then add in some red pepper flakes for a bit of heat. The result is a delicious and refreshing salad that's perfect for summertime picnics or potlucks! Find the recipe here.

Creamy Cucumbers in Lemon Chive Dressing

Unbelievable tasty cucumber salad recipe with sweet corn and bell peppers. This recipe uses English cucumbers and the dressing is composed of sour cream, mayo, lemon, fresh dill, chives, and your favorite herbs. For a complete recipe go here.

Korean Cucumber Salad (Oi Muchim)

Spicy is the name of the game. A meal in Korea is never boring. Every meal has 3 or more side dishes they call 'banchan'. And this salad is never absent together with kimchi. Go here to find the recipe.

Shrimp Cucumber Salad

Now add some protein to your salad. Precooked shrimp is one of the convenient choices. This recipe uses Japanese cucumbers that are seedless with skin that is thin. The dressing is appealing and oozing with the tangy goodness of lime and the contrasting aroma of garlic and cilantro. For the recipe, you can find it here.

Shrimp and Cucumber with Avocado in Mayo Dressing

This is a creamy version with shrimp and mayo. The added avocado makes it filling even though this is a light kind of salad. Recipe here.

Apple Cucumber Salad

To make this, simply cut (julienne style) the cucumbers and apple very thinly! Drizzle with dressing before serving. Get recipe.

Thai Cucumber Salad with Sesame Ginger Dressing

These beautifully sliced English cucumbers are done using a mandoline. The best tip is to finely slice them like pictured for the savory and gingery dressing to seep through. Go to recipe.

Cilantro Lime Cucumber Salad

The herby and citrusy dressing adds brightness to the salad. Plus it's also great for marinating chicken or shrimp. Go to recipe.

Thai Cucumber Salad with Peanuts

The sweet and crunchy cucumber is the perfect vessel for savory peanuts, making it a refreshing salad that will tantalize your taste buds. Go here for the recipe.

Carrot and Cucumber Salad

Carrots and cucumbers mixed with the cool, gingery dressing are all gathered in this bowl of summery and Asian flavors. To make this recipe, go here.

Polish Cucumber Salad

A dish made of sliced cucumbers and onions, dressed with a creamy vinaigrette and topped with fresh dill. It is popular in Poland, where it is known as "ogórek kiszony". Best served chilled. Go to recipe.

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Watermelon Cucumber with Honey Vinaigrette

Conclusion

Cucumber salads are a great way to use up any cucumbers you may have left over. They’re versatile, easy to make, and can be served as a side or as a light meal. Cucumbers are full of water, so they’re hydrating and great for your skin. They’re also healthy - a good source of B vitamins, potassium, and fiber. Whether you enjoy them plain or with added ingredients, a cucumber salad is a simple way to get your veggies.