Summer isn’t complete without cucumber salads, and our readers know it. These crisp, refreshing creations are the MVP of warm-weather eating—the dishes that show up at every backyard barbecue, picnic, and potluck. This collection of recipes is your ultimate guide to cucumber salads. From Creamy Everything Bagel Cucumber Salad to Easy Cantaloupe and Cucumber Salad, these are the 5-star recipes our readers make on repeat.
01 of 09
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Get Recipe: Pipirrana (Spanish Tomato, Pepper, and Cucumber Salad)
“In the summer when it’s too hot to cook and irresistible summer tomatoes call out whenever I see them, I always keep a big bowl of pipirrana in the fridge for an easy lunch or a dinner side. And I never forget a slice of crusty bread to soak up the vinaigrette and tomato juices.” —Mark Beahm, Recipe Developer
02 of 09
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Get Recipe: Fresh & Easy Cucumber Salad
“Cucumbers are crunchy and cool with just some vinegar, salt, and pepper. But added dill or chopped fresh basil will elevate this simple cucumber salad to something just a bit more interesting. I like adding a mix of regular basil and Thai basil (the one that tastes somewhat licorice-y).” —Elise Bauer, Founder
03 of 09
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Get Recipe: Creamy Everything Bagel Cucumber Salad
“This rendition of a cucumber salad is livened up with a couple tablespoons of everyone’s favorite garnish—everything bagel seasoning. This clever spice mix—dried onions, dried garlic, poppy seeds, and sesame seeds—is an easy way to add savory, bagel-adjacent flavors to anything you fancy.” —Sara Tane, Recipe Developer
04 of 09
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Get Recipe: Stone Fruit, Tomato and Cucumber Salad
“Did you know that cucumbers are more than 90% water, and the phrase “cool as a cucumber” is a scientific fact? The inside temperature of a cucumber can be up to 20 degrees cooler than the outside air. Yes please, I want built-in cool in my salad.” —Virginia Willis, Recipe Developer
05 of 09
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Get Recipe: 5-Minute Cucumber Salad
“My go-to cuke salad is dead simple. Just toss together sliced cucumbers, rice vinegar, sugar, and salt, along with a few sliced scallions. I’d call it a fresh pickle, but you don’t need to wait for it to soften. I love making this salad because it’s so quick and of the moment, and it goes with everything.” —Robin Asbell, Recipe Developer
06 of 09
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Get Recipe: Easy Cantaloupe and Cucumber Salad
“It’s a dish, if you can even call it that, that fits in just about anywhere: as a poolside snack, picnic side, punchy summer breakfast, or sweet-sour dessert. The best part is that it can go with just about any mix of fruits or crunchy veg, but the combo of crisp, refreshing cucumber and sweet, fragrant cantaloupe is one of my favorites.” —Devan Grimsrud, Recipe Developer
07 of 09
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Get Recipe: Pineapple Cucumber Salad with Feta
“This is my go-to salad for summer—my family calls it the ‘mascot summer salad,’ as we make it on repeat all through the season. The recipe doubles as a side dish for any BBQ gathering but also works perfectly as a chunky salsa served with crunchy tortilla chips. It’s just a handful of ingredients with no elaborate equipment list, which makes this salad recipe a winner in my kitchen.” —Annika Panikker, Recipe Developer
08 of 09
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Get Recipe: 4-Ingredient Cucumber Salad
“You just need four ingredients (plus salt) to make this stand-out cucumber salad. A simple dressing of sour cream, chili crisp, and lemon juice gives the dish tons of flavor and pairs perfectly with the crunchy cukes.” —Laurel Randolph, Former Associate Editorial Director
09 of 09
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Get Recipe: Cucumber Salad with Tahini Dressing
“This cucumber salad is simply dressed with a sesame tahini and lemon juice dressing, and tossed with chopped red onion and fresh herbs. We’re using basil, mint, and parsley, because we have them all growing in the garden. But you could use any of those herbs on their own if you wanted.” —Elise Bauer, Founder
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