Description
A refreshing and flavorful Cucumber Everything Bagel Salad that combines crisp cucumbers and sharp red onions with a creamy, savory dressing infused with iconic everything bagel seasoning. Perfect as a light side dish or snack, it takes just minutes to prepare and is served chilled for the ultimate crunch and zest.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 2 cucumbers, sliced
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
Dressing
- 1/4 cup cream cheese
- 2 tbsp everything bagel seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine Vegetables: In a large bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers and thinly sliced red onion to create the fresh base of the salad.
- Prepare Dressing: In a separate small bowl, mix together the cream cheese, everything bagel seasoning, olive oil, salt, and pepper until the dressing is smooth and well blended.
- Toss Salad: Pour the cream cheese mixture over the cucumber and onion mixture, then toss gently but thoroughly to ensure every slice is nicely coated with the dressing.
- Chill: Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the salad to become refreshingly cool.
Notes
- For extra crunch, add some toasted nuts or seeds like sunflower seeds or chopped walnuts.
- You can substitute Greek yogurt for cream cheese for a lighter version.
- Make sure to slice the cucumbers and onions thinly for better texture and flavor absorption.
- This salad is best served chilled and can be stored in the refrigerator up to 2 days.
