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 you can try.
You can also add cucumbers to salads like Caesar Salad, Honey Mustard Chicken Salad, and Watermelon Feta Salad.
These salads make a great addition to any meal, particularly during the hot summer.
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.
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!
Chinese Smashed Cucumber Salad Recipe
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).
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!
Creamy Cucumber Salad 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.
Easy 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.
Shrimp Cucumber Sunomono 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 thin skin. The dressing is appealing and oozing with the tangy goodness of lime and the contrasting aroma of garlic and cilantro.
Shrimp & Cucumber Salad With Avocado 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.
Apple Cucumber Salad | 4 Ingredients
To make this, simply cut (julienne style) the cucumbers and apple very thinly! Drizzle with dressing before serving.
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.
Mexican Cucumber Salad with Cilantro and Lime
The herby and citrusy dressing adds brightness to the salad. Plus it's also great for marinating chicken or shrimp.
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.
Cucumber and Carrot Salad
Carrots and cucumbers mixed with the cool, gingery dressing are all gathered in this bowl of summery and Asian flavors.
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.
Easy Pickled Cucumber Salad
Easy pickled cucumber salad is tangy and crisp. It's made quickly with cucumbers and vinegar. This salad is a zesty side that perks up any plate.
Japanese Cucumber Salad
Japanese cucumber salad is light and zesty. It's made with thinly sliced cucumbers and a tangy rice vinegar dressing. It's a clean addition to any dinner.
Spiral Cucumber Salad with Roasted Sesame Dressing
Spiral cucumber salad with roasted sesame dressing features thinly spiraled cucumbers. They're tossed in a rich roasted sesame dressing. This salad is flavorful and fun to eat.
Cucumber Tomato Salad
Cucumber tomato salad is simple and fresh. It uses diced cucumbers and tomatoes. It's ideal for a quick, healthy side.
Watermelon Cucumber Feta Salad with Honey Vinaigrette
Watermelon cucumber feta salad with honey vinaigrette mixes sweet watermelon, crisp cucumber, and creamy feta. It's dressed in a light honey vinaigrette. This salad is refreshing and perfect for summer days.
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.
Cynthia Gonzales says
I use the Rice vinegar and purple or sweet Vidalia onions. Pink Himalayan and pepper