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Refreshing Cucumber Salad: A Creamy & Crunchy Delight
Clara

Refreshing Cucumber Salad

A creamy and crunchy cucumber salad made with fresh vegetables, a tangy-sweet dressing, and protein-rich boiled eggs. Perfect as a refreshing side dish for picnics, potlucks, or barbecues.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 baby cucumbers, thinly sliced
  • 1 small carrot, peeled and sliced
  • 1 tomato, diced
  • 1/4 small red onion, finely chopped
  • 2 boiled eggs, chopped
  • 1 tbsp vinegar (apple cider or white)
  • 4 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • to taste salt and black pepper
  • optional fresh herbs for garnish (dill, parsley)

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • small bowl
  • knife
  • cutting board
  • vegetable peeler
  • whisk or fork
  • serving spoon

Method
 

  1. Wash all vegetables. Peel the carrot and slice. Cut cucumbers into thin slices, dice the tomato, and chop the red onion. Peel and chop the boiled eggs.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine cucumbers, carrots, tomato, red onion, and boiled eggs.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, mayonnaise, and honey until smooth.
  4. Pour the dressing over the cucumber mixture. Toss gently until evenly coated.
  5. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired. Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

For best texture, salt the cucumbers before mixing to reduce excess water. You can lighten the dressing with Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise or add fresh herbs like dill or parsley. Serve chilled for maximum refreshment.