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Overhead view shallow stone bowl filled with creamy cucumber salad

Creamy Cucumber Salad (Easy and Dairy Free)

A nostalgic recipe with a fresh upgrade, this Creamy Cucumber Salad harkens back to the best of summers gone past. We make ours with a tangy whip and a touch of honey, plus fresh dill and, of course, those in-season crispy cool cucumbers that are the star of the show. Omit the honey for a vegan or Whole30 option.

Prep: 25 minsTotal: 25 mins
Servings: Serves 8

Ingredients

  • 2 medium English cucumbers (or any variety), very thinly sliced (about 4 cups)
  • ½ teaspoon fine salt
  • ½ small red onion, very thinly sliced (about ½ cup)
  • ⅓ cup Primal Kitchen Whip (may substitute Primal Kitchen Mayo for Whole30 or vegan mayo of choice for vegan)
  • 1 ½ tablespoons apple cider vinegar or white wine vinegar 
  • 1 teaspoon honey (omit for vegan and Whole30) 
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill (or ½ teaspoon dried dill) 

Instructions

  1. Wash and dry the cucumbers then cut off the ends. Use a vegetable peeler or paring knife to remove 4-5 strips of the peel, if desired (this step is optional). Slice the cucumber into ¼-inch thick rounds and place in a colander set over a plate. 
  2. Sprinkle the sliced cucumbers with the salt, tossing gently. Allow the cucumbers to sit for 20 minutes then pat dry with paper towels or a clean dish towel. 
  3. While the cucumbers are resting, combine the whip, vinegar, honey, garlic powder, and black pepper in a medium bowl. Whisk well to combine. 
  4. Add the sliced cucumbers, sliced onion, and dill to the bowl and toss well. 
  5. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. 

Nutrition Information

  • Serving Size: about ½ cup
  • Calories: 35
  • Fat: 2 g
  • (Sat Fat: 0 g)
  • Sodium: 120 mg
  • Carbohydrate: 3 g
  • (Fiber: 1 g
  • Sugar: 2 g)
  • Protein: 0 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg

Dietary

© The Real Food Dietitians
Recipe By: Jessica Beacom