Easy Vegan Creamy Cucumber Salad Food

CREAMY VEGAN CUCUMBER SALAD (GERMAN-INSPIRED)

Steps:

• In a medium mixing bowl, add all ingredients except for the dill and cucumber (so onion, garlic, coconut yogurt, salt, pepper, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, mustard, and maple syrup). Mix the dressing until smooth. NOTE: For less intense onion/garlic flavor, you can soak the onion and garlic in boiling water for 5 minutes, then strain well and add to the mixing bowl.
• Add the dill and sliced cucumber and mix again until cucumber is well coated with dressing.
• Taste and adjust as needed, adding lemon juice or apple cider vinegar for acidity, maple syrup to balance the acidity, dill for herby flavor, or more cucumber for a less saucy dressing.
• Best when fresh. If preparing in advance, store dressing and cucumber separately in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days. Not freezer friendly.

EASY VEGAN CREAMY CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Finely slice the cucumber using a mandolin or sharp knife.
• Make the dressing: In a medium bowl, mix the yogurt, Dijon, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, and red onion. Grate the garlic directly into the dressing. Add maple syrup to taste. Season with salt and pepper.
• Add the remaining salad ingredients: Gently fold in the cucumber and dill.

VEGAN CREAMY CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Mix mayo, sour cream, and spices in a large bowl.
• Add cucumbers and onions and toss to coat.
• Place covered in the fridge for 3-4 hours for the flavors to develop.

DAD'S CREAMY CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Mix cucumbers, sweet onion, and sea salt together in a bowl. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and let sit for 30 minutes.
• Turn cucumber mixture into a colander set over a bowl or in a sink; let drain, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid has drained, about 30 minutes more. Transfer drained cucumber mixture to a large bowl.
• Stir mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, dill, garlic powder, and black pepper together in a bowl with a whisk until smooth; pour over the cucumber mixture and stir to coat vegetables with the dressing.
• Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 2 hours.

SUPER EASY: CREAMY CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Peel and slice cucumbers and onions very thinly (I use a mandolin for this).
• Place cucumbers, onion slices and salad dressing in a container that has a tight fitting lid.
• Place the lid on and give the container a couple of shakes which will coat the cucumbers, chives and onions with the dressing and toss the salad.
• Place container in the refrigerator for 24 hours. Enjoy!