Salmon cucumber salad, you’ll want to try this! It’s fresh, easy and quick to make, and incredibly delicious. It only requires a few ingredients and is the perfect salad for hot days. It’s also very tasty as a packed lunch, for a picnic or for meal prep on busy days (the flavours soak in right away!).
Salad with Cucumber and Smoked Salmon
You may have noticed the trend for crunchy cucumber salad on social media. Logan shares several simple cucumber salad recipes, and when I saw his salmon cucumber salad recipe, I knew I had to try it! It’s a simple combination of thinly sliced cucumber, smoked salmon, avocado, cream cheese and seasonings. Just put everything in a large jar or sealable bowl and shake!
Looking for other delicious recipes? I have a great collection of side dishes on my website.
Viral Cucumber Salad from TikTok!
I made a few small adjustments to the recipe to suit my taste, but credit where credit is due — that goes to Logan. I love making cucumber salad, especially in summer, when I tend to choose salad recipes. It’s quick and easy to make, and it’s ideal for hot days.
I love cucumbers, which is why I have five (!) snack cucumber plants in my vegetable garden this year. Let me just say that they’re doing well! I’m the only one in the ‘Kookt Zo’ household who likes cucumbers, so they’re all mine. I can tell you that in high season, you just have to keep eating them!
With this salmon and cucumber salad, however, that’s no problem at all, because I’ve made it two days in a row, and it’s a real treat!
‘Everything but the bagel’ Seasoning
For this salmon and cucumber salad recipe, you will need ‘Everything but the Bagel seasoning’. This American blend of sesame seeds, garlic and nigella seeds adds flavour and a delicious crunch.
It’s indispensable for this salad — it’s so delicious!
How To Make This Delicious Cucumber Salad
This delicious salad is really easy to make and produces great results in only 12 -15 minutes. I’m sure you’ll enjoy it!
Slice the cucumber with a mandoline and place the slices in a sealable container. Add the salmon, avocado, cream cheese and chives, then season with salt, pepper and ‘everything but the bagel seasoning’. Then close the container and shake everything together well!
You can serve this with some extra fresh dill on top. A red onion pickle would also pair great!
Ingredients
- 1 cucumber (or two snack cucumbers)
- 2 slices smoked salmon
- ½ avocado
- 1 tbsp cream cheese
- ½ tbsp fresh chives
- Pepper, salt and 'Everything but the Bagel Seasoning'
Equipment
- Mandoline slicer
- Glass jar
INSTRUCTIONS (how to make this recipe):
- Rinse the cucumber, trim off the ends and slice it thinly using a mandoline. Place the slices in a large jar or airtight container.
- Cut the salmon and avocado into small cubes, then add them to the jar along with the cream cheese and chives. Season to taste with salt, pepper and ‘everything but the bagel seasoning’.
- Close the jar or container and shake well until everything is thoroughly mixed.
- Et voilà! The salmon and cucumber salad is ready. Store in the refrigerator for meal prep or enjoy immediately.
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