When it comes to food trends for 2024, chunky bean salads stand out because they’re truly functional. They’re all about recipes that require no or minimal cooking, that you can prepare in a big batch, and actually get better as their flavors meld together over the course of the week. Just as chunky bean salad is having a moment on Tik Tok this year, so are cucumber salad recipes, all thanks to charismatic Tik Tok creator Logan Moffitt, aka the cucumber guy .
Moffitt first went viral for his assertion that “sometimes you need to eat a whole cucumber,” then showed us how to make them tastier. Since then, he’s given us no shortage of cucumber salad recipes, from yogurt with dill to salmon-avocado cucumber salad, and even laughed at himself along the way. His recipes are great if you want an easy way to get more vegetables or water into your diet that doesn’t involve dirty dishes when you’re done (love it).
Of course, Moffitt isn’t the only one who appreciates the humble cucumber or knows how to make it tastier. With that in mind, we’ve rounded up some cucumber salad recipes from around the web that can be added to your work lunch, as a delicious snack, or for a chili crunch at midnight when you can’t fall asleep without something to eat.
01Korean Cucumber Salad
I love Tik Tok creator Cassie Yeung’s tutorials on how to make delicious dishes from so many different Asian cultures, and her Korean Cucumber Salad is something I recreate for myself time and time again. The accordion-cut cucumbers retain all of the sauce and spice, but retain their crunch even after sitting in the sauce for a few days in the refrigerator.
02Sushi Cucumber Salad
Tik Toker Mayra Wendolyne promotes her recipe as part of her weight loss journey, but no matter what your goals are, this salad looks delicious and nutritious. A bit of air-fried salmon, edamame, and cream cheese make this look like a good high-protein lunch too.
03Greek Cucumber Salad
Jessica’s Recipes in the Kitchen will teach you how to make a classic, delicious Greek salad in about 20 minutes. Plus, it’s a good reminder that any of these cucumber recipes would taste great on a bed of your favorite grains.
04Creamy Cucumber Salad
Ranch lovers, you’re going to really love these buttercream cupcakes from Budget Bytes. They’re smothered in a tangy sour cream sauce (can be swapped for Greek yogurt) and flavored with onions, dill and lemon. Once you perfect your version, this would also make a delicious summer barbecue side dish.
05Everything is bagel cucumber
Okay, back to Logan real quick: Cucumbers with red onions, avocado, salmon and fresh chive cream cheese sounds delicious Not at all. Add capers, fresh dill, and everything except the bagel seasoning and shake it vigorously, and it’s essentially a brunch salad, I think.
06High Protein Cucumber Salad Recipe
Creator Myriam Estrella took inspiration from Logan Moffitt’s cucumber recipe, but made her show protein-rich. The 78 grams listed on the screen is good for two servings, but getting almost 40 grams from the salad isn’t bad either. Please note: this one involves cottage cheese and won’t be for everyone, but if you like that, you’ll love this.
07Cucumber and Pepper Salad
Rachael Kirkconnell has been famous since childhood Bachelornow making food videos on Tik Tok—this salad is one of her most popular posts. It has crunchy cups and bell peppers topped with chili flakes (spicy), ginger jam (sweet), and everything except bagel seasoning (savory).
08cucumber salad
This recipe from Healthier Steps keeps the salad simple, tossing together sliced cucumbers and red onions, then dressing them with lemon juice, oil, fresh ginger, and a drizzle of maple syrup. It’s easy and fast, and sometimes that’s exactly what you need.
So, what kind of cucumber salad are you preparing this week?
