Vegan Creamy Cucumber Salad
Cool, crisp, and irresistibly creamy, this Vegan Creamy Cucumber Salad is the perfect side dish for warm weather dining or any time you crave something light yet satisfying. Made with thinly sliced English cucumbers, crunchy red onions, and a tangy dressing of vegan mayonnaise, lemon juice, and apple cider vinegar, this salad delivers a harmonious blend of flavors with a subtle touch of sweetness from maple syrup. Fresh dill adds a fragrant herbal note, while garlic powder and ground mustard provide a gentle depth of flavor. Ready in just 15 minutes (with a short chill time), this dairy-free, plant-based salad is both easy to prepare and utterly refreshing. Serve it alongside grilled veggies, hearty mains, or enjoy it on its own for a zesty, guilt-free treat that’s sure to impress. Perfectly keyworded for vegan side dishes, creamy salads, and cucumber recipes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large English cucumbers
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- 0.5 cup vegan mayonnaise
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon ground mustard
Instructions
Wash and dry the cucumbers. Using a mandoline or sharp knife, slice the cucumbers into thin rounds, about 1/8-inch thick.
Peel the red onion and slice it into thin rings.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers and onions. Set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together the fresh dill, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, and maple syrup.
Add the vegan mayonnaise, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and ground mustard to the lemon mixture. Whisk until smooth and well combined.
Pour the creamy dressing over the cucumber and onion mixture.
Toss the salad gently to ensure that all the vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing.
Cover the bowl with a lid or plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Before serving, taste the salad and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Serve chilled and enjoy this refreshing vegan creamy cucumber salad as a side dish or a standalone light meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
442 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 23.4 g | 30% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.0 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 27 mg | 9% | |
| Sodium | 1762 mg | 77% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 61.8 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.0 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.1 g | ||
| Protein | 8.0 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 159 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 1374 mg | 29% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
