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Cucumber Everything Bagel Salad Recipe

4.9 from 71 reviews

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.

Ingredients

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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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Combine salad: Add the drained cucumbers and thinly sliced red onions into the bowl with the dressing. Stir gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
  5. 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.

Keywords: cucumber salad, everything bagel seasoning, no cook salad, easy side dish, creamy cucumber salad