Fresh Cucumber Salad with Everything Bagel Seasoning
A cool, crisp salad featuring fresh cucumbers, a tangy yogurt dressing, and everything bagel seasoning for a delightful summer side dish.
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 3 medium English cucumbers Thinly sliced into coins or ribbons.
- 1 small red onion Thinly sliced and soaked in cold water for 5 minutes.
Dressing
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt Can substitute with sour cream or dairy-free yogurt.
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice Substitute with apple cider vinegar if preferred.
- 2 teaspoons olive oil Alternatively use avocado oil.
- 1 clove garlic Grated or minced; garlic powder can stand in.
- 2 teaspoons everything bagel seasoning The star ingredient.
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill Chopped, optional.
- to taste salt and black pepper Start light and adjust as needed.
Instructions
Preparation
- Wash and slice the cucumbers into thin rounds or long ribbons.
- Lay them in a large bowl and sprinkle a pinch of salt over the slices.
- Let them sit while you prepare the dressing.
- Thinly slice the red onion and soak in cold water for 3 to 5 minutes.
- Drain the onion and pat dry.
Dressing
- In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, and a generous pinch of black pepper until smooth.
- Taste and adjust acidity or salt.
Assembly
- Add the cucumbers and drained red onion to the bowl; toss gently to coat each piece in the yogurt dressing.
- Sprinkle everything bagel seasoning over the salad and toss again.
- Fold in the chopped dill and check seasoning; add more salt or lemon as needed.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a dairy-free version, use plain unsweetened coconut or almond yogurt. For a heartier salad, add sliced cherry tomatoes and cubed avocado. This salad can also be topped with toasted pine nuts for a sweet-salty twist.