Cucumber Everything Bagel Salad Recipe
This refreshing Cucumber Everything Bagel Salad combines crisp, thinly sliced cucumbers with a creamy, tangy dressing infused with the bold flavors of everything bagel seasoning. It’s a quick and easy no-cook salad perfect as a light side dish or snack, featuring a delightful crunch from red onions and a perfect balance of seasoning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Cucumbers
- 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
- Salt and Drain Cucumbers: Toss the thinly sliced cucumbers with 1 teaspoon of salt in a colander over the sink or in a bowl. Let them rest for 30 minutes to an hour to draw out excess moisture and enhance their texture.
- Rinse and Dry Cucumbers: After resting, gently rinse the cucumbers to remove excess salt. Then press the slices down with your hands or pat dry thoroughly with paper towels to remove as much moisture as possible.
- Prepare Dressing: In a bowl, mix together the sour cream, everything bagel seasoning, white vinegar, and black pepper until well combined and smooth.
- Combine Salad: Add the drained cucumbers and thinly sliced red onions to the dressing. Toss everything together until evenly coated. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
- Chill and Serve: Serve the salad immediately or refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld beautifully for a more intense taste.
Notes
- Peeling and deseeding cucumbers helps reduce bitterness and excess water.
- Allowing cucumbers to rest salted removes extra moisture, preventing a watery salad.
- Everything bagel seasoning can be stored and used for other dishes like avocado toast or roasted vegetables.
- For a lighter dressing, substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt.
- This salad is best served chilled and eaten within 1-2 days for optimal freshness.