Cucumber Everything Bagel Salad Recipe
Introduction
This Cucumber Everything Bagel Salad is a refreshing twist on traditional cucumber salad, featuring a creamy dressing sprinkled with savory everything bagel seasoning. It’s easy to prepare and perfect as a quick side dish or light snack.
Ingredients
- 2 English cucumbers, thinly sliced, peeled and deseeded if desired
- 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3 tablespoons everything bagel seasoning
- 2 teaspoons white vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, plus more to taste
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
Instructions
- Step 1: Toss the cucumbers with 1 teaspoon of salt in a colander set over the sink or a bowl. Let them rest for 30 minutes to an hour to draw out excess moisture.
- Step 2: After resting, gently rinse the cucumbers under cold water to remove excess salt. Press them down with your hands to squeeze out moisture or pat dry with paper towels.
- Step 3: In a separate bowl, mix together the sour cream, everything bagel seasoning, white vinegar, and black pepper to create the dressing.
- Step 4: Combine the drained cucumbers and red onion with the dressing. Taste and add salt and pepper as needed. Serve immediately or refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Tips & Variations
- For extra crunch, add toasted bagel chips on top just before serving.
- Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for a lighter option.
- If you like a tangier salad, increase the vinegar to 1 tablespoon.
- Try adding fresh dill or chives for an herbal twist.
Storage
Store the salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. The cucumbers will release more liquid over time, so give the salad a gentle stir before serving. It’s best enjoyed chilled and fresh.
How to Serve
Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.
FAQs
Can I use regular cucumbers instead of English cucumbers?
Yes, you can use regular cucumbers, but be sure to peel and deseed them if you want to reduce bitterness and excess moisture.
What is everything bagel seasoning?
Everything bagel seasoning is a blend of poppy seeds, sesame seeds, dried garlic, dried onion, and salt. It adds a flavorful crunch and savory notes to dishes.
PrintCucumber Everything Bagel Salad Recipe
A fresh and tangy cucumber salad featuring thinly sliced English cucumbers mixed with a creamy everything bagel seasoning dressing. This salad is quick to prepare and perfect as a refreshing side dish or light snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Salad
- 2 English cucumbers, thinly sliced, peeled and deseeded if desired
- 1 teaspoon salt + more to taste
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
Dressing
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3 tablespoons everything bagel seasoning
- 2 teaspoons white vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper + more to taste
Instructions
- Toss and sweat cucumbers: Place the thinly sliced cucumbers in a colander over the sink or a bowl and toss with 1 teaspoon of salt. Let them rest for 30 minutes to an hour to draw out excess moisture.
- Drain and dry cucumbers: After resting, gently rinse off the salt from the cucumbers, then press them using your hands to squeeze out any moisture or pat dry with paper towels.
- Prepare dressing: In a mixing bowl, combine the sour cream, everything bagel seasoning, white vinegar, and black pepper. Whisk together until smooth and well incorporated.
- Combine salad: Add the drained cucumbers and thinly sliced red onions into the bowl with the dressing. Stir gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Season and chill: Taste and add additional salt and pepper as desired. Serve immediately or refrigerate for at least 30 minutes for the flavors to meld before serving.
Notes
- You can peel and deseed the cucumbers to avoid excess moisture and bitterness if desired.
- Allowing the cucumbers to sweat helps make the salad less watery and improves texture.
- Refrigerating the salad after assembling will enhance flavors.
- Everything bagel seasoning can be found pre-mixed or made at home combining sesame seeds, poppy seeds, dried garlic, dried onion, and salt.
- This salad is best served chilled and fresh within a day or two.
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