Viral Cucumber Salad with Cream Cheese (Print Version)

A crunchy cucumber salad with creamy dressing and bagel seasoning.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 large English cucumbers, thinly sliced
02 - 4 radishes, thinly sliced (optional)

→ Cream Cheese Dressing

03 - 120 g 4 oz cream cheese, softened
04 - 2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt
05 - 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
06 - 1 tsp white wine vinegar
07 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill
08 - 1 clove garlic, minced
09 - ¼ tsp black pepper
10 - ½ tsp kosher salt

→ Toppings

11 - 2 tbsp everything bagel seasoning

# Directions:

01 - Wash and thinly slice the cucumbers and radishes if using. Place in a large bowl and set aside.
02 - In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, vinegar, dill, minced garlic, pepper, and salt. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
03 - Pour the cream cheese dressing over the sliced cucumbers and toss gently until evenly coated.
04 - Transfer the salad to a serving platter or bowl. Sprinkle everything bagel seasoning generously over the top.
05 - Serve immediately for a crisp texture, or refrigerate for up to 30 minutes for more developed flavors.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It's a refreshing twist that offers a crunch you didn’t know you needed.
  • The cream cheese dressing brings a creamy luxury to what is usually a standard side.
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  • Be careful not to over-salt; the everything bagel seasoning has salt, too.
  • Letting the salad rest enhances the flavors—don’t skip the chill time if you can help it.
03 -
  • Use a mandoline to get perfectly even cucumber slices; it's a game changer!
  • Adding a splash of white wine vinegar at the end can elevate the flavor even more.
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