15 Minuten
This vegan cucumber salad is the ultimate summer dish for me: creamy, refreshing, and really quick to make. When the temperatures rise outside and you want something light, this recipe for vegan cucumber salad is just right. The combination of crunchy cucumber, fresh dill, and a creamy yogurt dressing is simply heavenly – guaranteed.
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Zubereitung
Wash the cucumber. Grate the cucumber into slices using a kitchen grater and put them in a bowl. Sprinkle a pinch of salt over the cucumbers and let them sit for about 10 minutes until they release some water. This prevents our salad from becoming watery later.
Meanwhile, you can slice the onion thinly and wash and chop the dill. If you don’t have fresh dill on hand, you can also use dried dill.
Stir together soy yogurt, mustard, lemon juice, vinegar, rapeseed oil, and pepper in a small bowl – this is the vegan cucumber salad dressing. Feel free to taste the dressing now and adjust it to your liking. Don’t forget: the salted cucumbers will add some saltiness.
After 10 minutes, drain the liquid from the cucumber, pour the dressing over the cucumber, and mix everything well. Season the vegan cucumber salad with salt and lemon juice to taste and enjoy! Alternatively, you can chill it for about 30 minutes and then serve it ice-cold.
Recipe Note
Our simple vegan cucumber salad is actually ready in 15 minutes and even the biggest cucumber salad critics love it. And now: sit down, put your feet up, enjoy summer.
Cucumber salad (vegan) as a refreshing summer salad
This cucumber salad recipe is my go-to in summer. On really hot days, I usually don’t feel like warm food. Then this cucumber salad is perfect: light, cool, and really refreshing. And on other days, I need a quick side for grilling that’s easy to make and that everyone really enjoys. And the preparation? So simple that you can easily manage it even after a long day at the lake.
What I especially love: vegan cucumber salad goes well with potatoes, bread, grilling, or simply solo as a light meal.
Here are my favorite combos:
Rosemary potatoes and vegan schnitzel
Grilled vegetables (zucchini, bell pepper, eggplant, corn on the cob) and fresh bread
Baguette or ciabatta with hummus or herb spread
Salad mix with potato salad and couscous or bulgur salad
Vegan “meatballs”/patties or falafel with fries
Of course, as a side for grilling
Filling for wraps or pita
Part of a rice or quinoa bowl with various vegetables and salads
Or like me today: with a delicious herb baguette!
Best dressing for cucumber salad – yogurt dressing with dill
Let’s be honest: a cucumber salad stands or falls with its dressing – vegan or not. And there are many variations: with cream or yogurt, oil and vinegar, lots of fresh dill or more mustard.
For me, it’s clear – the best dressing is a fresh yogurt dressing for cucumber salad with dill! And you can make it vegan too. Our dressing reminds you of grandma’s cucumber salad with yogurt and mustard: creamy, mildly tangy, with lots of dill and a big pinch of love.
The dressing for cucumber salad (vegan) here consists of unsweetened soy yogurt, vinegar, oil, lemon juice, sweet mustard, pepper, and dill. The cucumber salad yogurt dressing becomes nice and creamy when you mix the soy yogurt well with the vinegar and rapeseed oil. The lemon juice makes the salad taste fresh, and the mustard adds a pleasant sweetness. A few fresh onions complete the salad and add a bit of spice. And the dill? For me, it’s a must!
If you’re not a fan of yogurt, this dressing probably won’t convince you. So here’s a tip: a vegan cucumber salad dressing can also be made differently. Simply replace the yogurt with vegan cream or vegan sour cream. Alternatively, you can leave out the dairy component entirely and create a classic vinaigrette!
The best dressing for cucumber salad (vegan)? In the end, it’s a matter of taste – but I stick with my yogurt dill dressing.
This is how your cucumber salad (vegan or not) becomes extra delicious
A good cucumber salad isn’t hard – but there are still a few tips that make the difference:
Salt and drain the cucumber: The cucumbers should be drained with salt before preparation – this is the most important step. Because of the high water content in cucumbers, the dressing would otherwise be diluted and your cucumber salad with yogurt dressing would become watery instead of creamy. So: grate cucumber, salt, let sit for 10 minutes, pour off water.
Use fresh dill: Dill is the soul of this cucumber salad. It’s best to chop it just before serving. Dried dill works too, but it’s nowhere near as intense in flavor.
Acid-sweet balance: Some vinegar and lemon juice on one side, sweet mustard on the other. This brings the perfect balance between sweet and sour! The yogurt dill dressing lives from this balance between acidity, creamy yogurt, and fresh herbs.
This is how your next cucumber salad will be a real hit at the barbecue!
Want something new? This is how your (vegan) cucumber salad becomes a showstopper
Our vegan cucumber salad recipe is very versatile. Here are a few ideas I like to try again and again:
With more vegetables: Spring onions, radishes, or grated carrot for more crunch.
Make it more protein-rich: Add a few cubes of tofu or roasted seeds – super tasty and with more protein!
Other Dressings: If you want some variety, you can also try a Tahini Dressing – it makes the salad taste completely different but really delicious. The salad dressing really makes a big difference in cucumber salad!
This way, a simple cucumber salad can quickly turn into a little cucumber adventure in vegan style! Try out what tastes best to you and let me know!
Substitution Table
How often do we want to cook a recipe, but certain ingredients are missing or we don’t like some components? For this case, we have a substitution table for you so you can adjust the recipe to your liking! Simply swap individual ingredients as you wish!
Onions → Shallots
Fresh dill → Dried dill, fresh mint, parsley, or other herbs
Unsweetened soy yogurt → Other unsweetened yogurt alternatives
Sweet mustard → Spicy mustard and a sweetener of your choice
Vinegar → Lemon juice
Rapeseed oil → Other neutral-flavored oils
Lemon juice → Vinegar
Our quick cucumber salad is vegan, but of course, you can also use dairy yogurt!
