Cucumber Salad

This refreshing salad is perfect for summer!
Published: Josh Miller’s work Jul 25, 2022 5 1 Rating Caitlin Bensel’s pioneer woman’s cucumber salad recipe Cool, simple, and crunchy—this cucumber salad is the perfect summertime dish! The ideal side dish for a barbecue is this no-cook recipe. This 5-minute recipe is sure to please those who can’t get enough cucumbers—try Ree Drummond’s everything cucumber salmon bites for brunch or her cucumber sandwiches for lunch!

What is cucumber salad made of?

There are two primary varieties of cucumber salad: creamy and made with vinegar. Cucumbers, red onion, vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper, and herbs make up the blissfully straightforward ingredient list for this vinegary recipe. Because it does not contain any mayonnaise or sour cream, it can withstand the heat and is ideal for summer cookouts.

For cucumber salad, do you peel the cucumbers?

Peels from cucumbers can be eaten, but not everyone likes them. This can be circumvented in a number of ways: Peel the regular cucumbers completely or partially if using them; Otherwise, choose summer vegetables like Persian or English cucumbers, which have skin that is thinner, more tender, and easier to chew and digest.

Is cucumber salad good for you?

This cucumber salad is one of the healthiest potluck side dishes! Since it’s vinegar-based rather than mayonnaise based, it has less calories. Additionally, cucumbers contain a lot of water, which helps you stay hydrated in the heat.