Healthy Cucumber Salad Recipe

5 from 1 vote

This healthy cucumber salad recipe requires minimal time and effort to make, but is also versatile to satisfy your taste buds. Whether you want to make a simple side dish for weekday meals or something fancy to serve at your barbecue party over the weekend, this creamy salad is a desirable companion!

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time0 mins

Inactive Time15 mins

Total Time20 mins

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Cucumber Recipe, Cucumber Salad, Cucumber Salad Recipe

Servings: servings

Calories: 163kcal

Author: Luna Regina

Ingredients

14 oz cucumber sliced
4 oz red onion sliced
2 oz red bell pepper sliced
1/2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/4 cup Japanese mayonnaise
2 tbsp sour cream
1/4 tsp traditional Dijon mustard
1/8 tsp ground black pepper
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp garlic
1/2 tbsp fresh dill chopped

Instructions

Place sliced cucumber, onion and bell pepper in a big bowl of cold water and ice and leave them to rest for 15 minutes.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, mayonnaise, sour cream, mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper.
Drain the vegetables well. Then gently toss with the dressing. Add fresh dill on the top. Serve immediately or allow the salad to rest in the refrigerator from 15 minutes to 2 hours for increased flavors.

Notes

If you want to add some carbs to your meal, try serving the salad with rice or croutons. They are delicious and vegan, too!

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