Crisp, cool, and totally underrated, cucumber salad is the refreshing side dish you didn’t know you were missing. Whether it’s tossed in tangy vinegar, drizzled with creamy dressing, or packed with spicy kick, these recipes take cucumbers from plain to can’t-stop-eating.
Perfect for hot days, cookouts, or just cleaning out the crisper drawer, these cucumber salads are crunchy, craveable, and seriously addictive. Don’t be surprised if they outshine the main course.
Pickled Cucumber Salad
This Easy Cucumber Salad Recipe is a frequent summer side dish at our house and is one of our favorite recipes. Thinly sliced cucumbers and red onion are quickly pickled to make an easy salad that is a little sweet and a little tangy.
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Creamy Cucumber Salad
If you’re looking for a light and refreshing salad that is easy to make and bursting with flavor, this Creamy German Cucumber Salad is it. Made with crisp cucumbers, tangy sour cream, and fresh herbs, this salad is the perfect side dish for any summer meal.
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Quick Korean Pickles
Quick Korean Pickles are the perfect crunchy side dish and are a quick way to add a kick to any meal! Korean Cucumber Pickles are crisp and zesty.
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Quick & Easy Spicy Cucumber Salad (Asian Inspired)
Looking for a simple side dish that’s cool, crunchy, and packed with flavor? This Spicy Cucumber Salad is a go-to favorite in our house when the weather heats up or we need something quick to pair with takeout, grilled chicken, or even a hearty rice bowl.
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Beet and Cucumber Salad with Feta and Dill
This Beet and Cucumber Salad with Feta and Dill is packed with sweet, savory, earthy, tangy, and salty flavors. Crunchy cucumbers, tender cooked beets, and a fresh lemon vinaigrette combine to create a delicious beet salad you’ll crave.
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Greek Yogurt Cucumber Salad
This Greek Yogurt Cucumber Salad is made with a creamy yogurt dill dressing and tossed right in the same bowl. It’s a simple, fuss-free cucumber yogurt salad recipe you’ll be coming back to again and again!
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Thai-Style Cucumber Salad
These Thai-Style Quick Pickles are covered in a vinegar-sugar-salt mixture and can be left in the fridge for anywhere from an hour to a week. They have a mild flavor with just the right amount of sour and sweet flavor. They are delicious when eaten straight out of the jar and fit in as a side dish with just about any meal.
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Ukrainian Cucumber Salad
This Creamy Cucumber Salad Recipe will teach you how to make a traditional Ukrainian cucumber salad made with red onion, mayo, and vinegar.
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Asian Cucumber Salad
Asian Cucumber Salad is a quick, easy, and delicious spicy cucumber salad that can be pulled together in less than 10 minutes. Eat it right away or let it marinate for later.
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Sweet and Tangy Marinated Cucumbers
Tart and sweet, Marinated Cucumbers can be made ahead with ingredients you already have on hand. No cooking required. Serve this fresh side dish with heartier main dishes, rice-based meals, grilled proteins, burgers, or any summer meal.
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Japanese Cucumber Salad
Japanese Cucumber Salad is a refreshing side salad for everything from burgers and sandwiches to grilled steak, chicken, salmon, and more!
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