Creamy Cucumber Salad

Vegan Creamy Cucumber Salad is a simple to prepare and pleasant summertime side dish. It is created with red onions, fresh cucumbers, and a creamy yogurt salad dressing. A lovely blend of flavors arises from cucumbers, creamy vegan yogurt, and white wine vinegar. The highlight of this salad is the cucumber, which adds a crisp texture and cool taste. They are a great complement to a balanced diet because they are high in water content and low in calories. Cucumbers and vegan yogurt combine to create a creamy texture that enhances the flavor. Vegan Creamy Cucumber Salad is mouthwatering, oil-free, and wholesome. Let’s prepare the salad with the instructions (discussed below).

STATS

• Course: Side dish, Salad, Appetizer
• Cuisine: German-inspired, American
• Diet: Gluten-free, Vegan, Vegetarian
• Total Time: Fifteen minutes
• Preparation Time: Fifteen minutes
• Cook Time: None

EQUIPMENT

• A sharp knife or mandolin slicer
• Two bowls
• One spoon

INGREDIENTS

• Thinly sliced English Cucumbers 2
• Small-size red onion 1

For the Dressing

• Plain Vegan yogurt 1/2 cup
• One-fourth cup of vegan mayonnaise
• Chopped fresh dill 1/4 cup
• Vegan-friendly white wine vinegar 3 tbsp
• Agave 1 tsp
• Minced garlic clove 1
• Salt 1/2 tsp
• Ground black pepper 1/4 tsp

INGREDIENT NOTES

English cucumber:

• We used this kind of cucumber because it contains a few seeds.

Red onions:

• They add a crunchy and slightly sour taste.

Yogurt:

• I used vegan-friendly and nondairy plain yogurt. I love to use Silk Rich unprocessed almond plain yogurt because the taste of this yogurt is flavorless.

Mayonnaise:

• Preferable to use vegan-friendly nondairy mayonnaise.

Wine vinegar:

• Apple cider vinegar also works well.

Agave:

• It manages the creamy and tangy flavor of the salad.

Spices:

• We add black pepper and salt to the salad. You can vary the items or quantity to your choice.

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Cut the cucumbers into fine thin pieces that are about one-fourth inch.
2. You can chop the cucumbers using a mandolin slicer or a knife.
3. Next, add black pepper, minced garlic, salt, white wine vinegar, agave, dill, yogurt, and vegan mayonnaise to a bowl.
4. Gently combine all ingredients with a rubber spoon.
5. Now, take a large clean bowl.
6. Add the onion, sliced cucumbers, and creamy salad dressing to the bowl.
7. Lightly stir all items with a spoon.
8. The creamy Cucumber Salad is ready.
9. Shift the salad bowl in the fridge for sixty to ninety minutes.
10. You can also serve the salad immediately.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS

• Serve this tasty cucumber salad with a BBQ mushroom sandwich and Vegan black bean nacho burger.
• Enjoy the salad with Vegan sloppy joes.
• Pair it with roasted hassleback tofu, vegan jerk BBQ soy curls, and vegan potato salad.
• Vegan Italian Sausages also pair well with this salad.
• This refreshing salad goes well with the Huli Huli Jackfruit sliders.
• Accompany it with vegan chickpea collard green wraps, tofu burgers, and nut-crusted savory bread tofu.
• Serve with baked tofu bites.

TIPS

• Choose fresh and fewer seeds of cucumber to prepare this refreshing salad.
• Use high-quality vegan mayonnaise that is made from non-dairy items.
• Select unsweetened and plain vegan yogurt.
• Add your favorite items to the salad.
• You can toss the cucumber slices with a dash of salt to extract its extra water content.
• Add a hint of citrus juice to balance the creamy and sweet flavor of the salad.
• Incorporate different colorful vegetables to make this salad more pleasant.

STORAGE INFORMATION

Fridge:

• Store the cucumber salad in a tightly covered dish and refrigerate it for six days.

Freezer:

• You can’t freeze this salad because the cucumbers will become watery and the vegan yogurt may separate.

FAQs

Can I add other vegetables to prepare this salad?

• You can add color and flavor with red onions, bell peppers, carrots, radishes, celery stalks, or even tomatoes.

Which cucumbers are best to use?

• We can use any variety of cucumbers to create this delicious salad. English cucumbers work best because they contain fewer seeds and a thin outer layer.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION/SERVING:

Serving amount 1 serving
Total quantity 6 servings
Total Calories 111 kcal
Carbohydrates 9 g
Total Fat 8 g
Protein 2 g
Sugar 4 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Iron 1 mg