Easy Sweet Cucumber Salad Recipe

this Sweet Cucumber Salad Recipe My go-to for potlucks, picnics, and meal prep! It's paired with fresh cucumbers, crisp red onions, and a sweet and tangy honey vinaigrette for a refreshing side dish.

This quick salad is gluten free, Nut free, dairy free, vegetarianand Vegan friendly Meets a variety of dietary needs!

Why this is my go-to potluck cucumber salad recipe

When the weather warms up, I love a delicious cucumber salad recipe!options like mine Easy Cucumber Salad, Tomato and Cucumber Salad with Crispy Chickpeasand TikTok Cucumber and Bell Pepper Salad Staying in my meal prep rotation.

However, this Sweet Cucumber Salad is probably my favorite version! There is so much to love. For example, this recipe is:

• Quick and easy to make – All you have to do is slice the vegetables and mix the ingredients together. The only hard part is waiting for the salad to cool.
• versatile – This salad pairs perfectly with a variety of salads majoryou can easily mix and match different ingredients to suit your preferences and make your own product.
• Refreshing and nutritious – This salad is cool and crisp and also packed with fresh veggies, which means it’s packed with vitamins, nutrients, and fiber to keep you full!
• It's better to prepare in advance – This salad tastes better the longer it is refrigerated, as the dressing soaks into the vegetables and enhances their flavor. So it’s great to make it ahead of time and enjoy it for a few days.

Required ingredients and substitutions

*Scroll down to the recipe card for the full recipe and ingredient list!

• cucumber: I prefer using English cucumbers for this salad. They have fewer seeds and a thinner skin than other varieties, making them less watery, crispier and easier to eat. However, Persian cucumbers or mini cucumbers will also work.
• Shallots: Finely chopped, adding rich flavor and a satisfying crunch.
• Honey: That's why salads can be sweetened without refined sugar. If you want to make your cucumber salad vegan-friendly, maple syrup will work too.
• White vinegar: Used in dressings to bring extra rich flavor to salads. Feel free to substitute rice wine vinegar, champagne vinegar, or apple cider vinegar.
• water: I like to use it instead of oil to dilute the dressing so it coats the veggies easily without weighing them down.
• Fresh dill: This is the main ingredient in all the best cucumber salads! The bright flavor perfectly balances the rich flavors of the other ingredients. However, you can substitute fresh parsley, basil, or mint if desired.
• Chives: Use the white and green parts to add extra crunch and subtle spice to dishes.
• Cracked black pepper: Add as much or as little as you like!

Optional addition

One of the best things about this quick cucumber salad is how easy it is to customize! Feel free to mix and match whatever ingredients you like best. But if you're looking for inspiration, some of my favorite conversion methods include:

• cheese: Try sprinkling with goat cheese, crumbled feta, Parmesan or mozzarella cheese to give the salad a little extra pizzazz.
• Production: Add more fresh produce like cherry tomatoes, grape tomatoes, bell peppers, mushrooms or avocados to add more bulk and nutrients.
• protein: Top this salad with shrimp, chicken, salmonor tuna!
• Nuts and seeds: Add a little extra crunchy topping like sunflower seeds or peanuts.
• Tangerine: Add a little lemon, orange, or lime juice to the dressing for a sweet and fruity flavor.
• Yogurt or sour cream: Mix plain yogurt or sour cream with dressing to make a creamy cucumber salad.

How to Make the Best Sweet Cucumber Salad

1. Add salt to cucumbers: Slice the cucumber with a sharp knife. Place the cucumber slices in a bowl and coat generously with fine sea salt. Then, let them cool in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes. This removes excess moisture from the cucumber slices and prevents the salad from turning into mush!
2. Create dressing: While the cucumbers are cooling, stir together the honey, vinegar and water in a large bowl until smooth.
3. Combine: Add cucumber, red onion, dill and scallions to dressing bowl. Stir well and coat, making sure the dressing covers all the cucumbers. If not, add a little more seasoning!
4. chill: Transfer the bowl to the refrigerator to chill.
5. season: Drain the liquid and transfer the salad to a bowl. Season with black pepper and enjoy!

Frequently Asked Questions

More Easy Salad Recipes

• 6 cucumber Peel and slice about 1/4 inch
• 1/2 cup Honey
• 2 cup white vinegar
• 2 cup water
• 1 small-medium red onions thin slices
• 1 Wrap or medium bunch fresh dill Chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped green onions
• cracked black pepper Go and try it

• Coat the peeled cucumbers with fine sea salt and place in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.

  6 cucumbers

• In a large bowl, combine honey, vinegar, and water until combined.

  1/2 cup honey, 2 cups white vinegar, 2 cups water

• Then, add the cucumber, red onion, dill, and green onions. Make sure the liquid covers all the cucumbers, or make more water/honey/vinegar mixture.

  1 medium red onion, 1 package or medium bunch fresh dill, 1/2 cup chopped green onions

• Place in the refrigerator for 60-90 minutes.

• Drain liquid and transfer to a bowl.

• Add black pepper and season to taste. enjoy!

  cracked black pepper

How to store

• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
• To prepare it ahead of time, salt the cucumbers. Then, store the cucumbers, onions, and seasonings in separate airtight containers. Mix all ingredients, marinate and serve.

Serve: 1ServeCalories: 147kilocaloriescarbohydrate: 32Gprotein: 2Gfat: 1GSaturated fat: 0.1GPolyunsaturated fats: 0.02GMonounsaturated fats: 0.01Gsodium: 15milligramsPotassium: Chapter 475milligramsfiber: 3Gsugar: 28GVitamin A: Chapter 312IUVitamin C: 13milligramscalcium: 62milligramsiron: 1milligrams