This Creamy Cucumber Salad with Everything Bagel Ranch is the perfect summer salad! Cooling and refreshing, it comes together in minutes, and is spiced with Everything Bagel seasoning.
Is there any vegetable more refreshing than the humble cucumber? There’s something about it that’s so cooling. It’s not just the high water content, but it’s also this cucumber-y flavor that feels so refreshing.
Cucumbers really became popular after Logan’s (@logagm) viral Cucumber Salad TikTok trend of 2024 (I made my own spin on it here). But that’s not to say that cucumber salads aren’t already cultural staples. There’s Oi Muchim, a spicy Korean version, then there’s a ton iterations of an Albanian cucumber salad with tomatoes and red onions. Then there’s Gurkensalat, a creamy German cucumber salad, or Som Tum Tang, a Thai version that’s similar to green papaya salad. So not only are cucumber salads in vogue right now, they’ve been in vogue this whole time!
Today’s recipe is just three things I really like – ranch dressing, cucumbers, and everything bagel seasoning. That’s it! If you like these things too, you’ll love this recipe as well :) Enjoy!
For more refreshing cucumber recipes, try my Asian Cucumber Salad, my Spicy Chickpea Cucumber Salad, or this Mediterranean Cowboy Caviar (a reader favorite that has cucumbers as an ingredient)!
Creamy Cucumber Salad
Ingredients
Buttermilk Ranch
- 3/4 Cup Sour Cream
- 1/2 Cup Mayonnaise
- 1/4 Cup Buttermilk
- 1/4 Cup Fresh Chives finely chopped
- 2 Tbsp Freshly-Squeezed Lemon Juice
- 1/2 Tsp Salt
- Freshly-Cracked Black Pepper to taste
- 1/2 Tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/2 Tsp Onion Powder
- 1/4 Tsp Dried Dill
- 1 Tsp Dried Parsley
Creamy Cucumber Salad
- 1 Large Cucumber cut into thin slices
- 1/4 Tsp Salt
- 1/4 Cup Buttermilk Ranch or more if you'd like
- 1/2 Tbsp Everything Bagel Seasoning or more if you'd like
Optional Garnishes
- Fresh Herbs like chives or parsley
- Black Pepper
- Red Pepper Flakes
Instructions
Buttermilk Ranch
- Add all of the ingredients to a mixing bowl, and whisk together until evenly combined.
- Let the dressing sit for about 5 minutes until tasting, then adjust seasonings to your liking (i.e. add more herbs, more salt, etc.). It's important to let the dressing rest so that the flavors can really meld!
Creamy Cucumber Salad
- While the buttermilk ranch is resting, CAREFULLY use a mandoline slicer to cut your cucumber into thin slices.
- Add the cucumber slices to a mixing bowl and sprinkle with the salt. Mix well.
- Then, add in the ranch dressing and everything bagel seasoning. I provided measurements as a guide, but you can add as little or as much as you like.
- Mix the cucumber with the dressing and seasoning until all of the slices are coated. Garnish with any herbs or spices that you like.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Save the rest of the Buttermilk Ranch dressing in the refrigerator for 4-5 days!
- If you’d prefer to use store-bought ranch dressing here, feel free to do so.
- You can use any cucumber you like here, such as English cucumbers or garden cucumbers.
- I recommend making this salad right before serving for best freshness!
Nutrition
Creamy Cucumber Salad FAQs
What are the ingredients of creamy cucumber salad?
A creamy cucumber salad needs, of course, cucumbers, a creamy dressing, and whatever other accoutrements you like. There are some more complicated cucumber salads out there, but this is a simple one inspired by the TikTok trend started by Logan (@logagm).
How to keep creamy cucumber salad from getting watery?
Simple – don’t add too much dressing! Cucumbers shed water over time, so keep that in mind when dressing the salad. You can also sprinkle the cucumbers with salt then let them rest for a few minutes, which will help release the water content. However, the water is what makes cucumbers crisp. So (in my opinion) it’s best not to overdress the salad, and to eat it as soon as you’ve made it.
What is the trick for the most flavorful cucumber salad every time?
Salt your cucumbers! Even though there’s salt in the dressing, you should be salting your cucumbers, too. You don’t need to add a ton, but some salt will bring out the natural cucumber flavor.
What was the cucumber trend on TikTok?
The cucumber trend was created by the Logan (@logagm) in 2024, a TikTok creator with almost 5 million followers. He frequently posts videos where he makes cucumber salads in deli containers.
Do you peel cucumbers for salad?
Nope! Cucumber peels are perfectly safe to eat. Just be sure to give your cucumbers a good wash before eating.
What do I do if I don’t have a mandoline?
Just carefully cut your cucumber into slices with a knife! However, I do recommend buying a mandoline because it has so many great uses! Here is an option on Amazon similar to the one I have (affiliate link).
Should I use the hand guard on the mandoline?
YES please use the guard! I’ve seen way too many videos of people accidentally injuring themselves on a mandoline.
P.S.
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