Whole30 Creamy Cucumber Salad
Looking for a refreshing, dairy-free twist on a classic side dish? This Whole30 Creamy Cucumber Salad is a light yet satisfying recipe perfect for summer or any clean-eating meal plan. Thinly sliced English cucumbers, crisp red onion, and a touch of fresh dill are tossed in a velvety dressing made with coconut cream, apple cider vinegar, and a hint of lemon juice for a tangy, herbaceous kick. Completely Whole30-compliant, gluten-free, and vegan, this salad comes together in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, making it an ideal quick side dish. Serve it chilled for a vibrant, make-ahead option that pairs beautifully with grilled proteins or stands alone as a refreshing snack.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large English cucumbers
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 2 tablespoons Fresh dill
- 0.5 cup Coconut cream
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
Instructions
Start by washing and drying the cucumbers. Using a sharp knife, thinly slice the cucumbers into rounds and set aside.
Peel and finely slice the red onion. Add the sliced onion to the cucumbers in a large mixing bowl.
Chop the fresh dill and add it to the cucumber and onion mixture.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the coconut cream, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice until smooth and well combined.
Pour the creamy dressing over the cucumber mixture and toss everything together gently until the cucumbers and onions are well coated.
Allow the salad to chill in the refrigerator for at least 10 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld together.
Give the salad a quick toss before serving. Adjust seasoning if necessary, then enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
596 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 21.4 g | 27% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.9 g | 94% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1248 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 103.3 g | 38% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.3 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 78.4 g | ||
| Protein | 9.1 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 168 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 3.0 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 1490 mg | 32% | |
*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.
