Everything Bagel Cucumber Salad
What says summer more than a refreshing cucumber salad? It’s light, delicious, and perfect for a picnic or to bring along to a cookout. This cucumber salad recipe is even more flavorful thanks to the addition of Einstein Bros® Everything Bagel Seasoning. This tasty blend of sesame seeds, dried onion, dried garlic, salt and poppy seeds is the perfect way to jazz up this easy recipe.
What Pairs Well with Everything Bagel Cucumber Salad?
Cucumber salad is cool, crisp, and refreshing, so it pairs especially well with grilled meats, seafood, and hearty summer dishes.
Great main dishes
- Grilled chicken thighs or breasts
- BBQ chicken
- Grilled pork chops
- Pulled pork or BBQ ribs
- Burgers and cheeseburgers
- Grilled steak
- Bratwurst or sausages
- Grilled salmon
- Grilled shrimp or shrimp skewers
- Fish tacos
Other sides to serve with it
- Grilled corn on the cob
- Potato salad
- Coleslaw
- Macaroni salad
- Pasta salad
- Orzo salad
- Baked beans
- Grilled vegetables
- Roasted or grilled potatoes
- Fresh tomato salad
Especially good flavor combinations
If your cucumber salad is vinegar-based, try it with:
- BBQ pork
- Fried or grilled chicken
- Burgers
- Bratwurst
- Smoked meats
If it’s creamy/dill-based, it’s excellent with:
- Grilled salmon
- Chicken
- Steak
- Potatoes
- Ham
- Sandwiches
What Pairs Well with Everything Bagel Cucumber Salad?
An Everything Bagel Cucumber Salad is easy to customize because the creamy, tangy cucumber base works with lots of different flavors and textures.
Ways to customize it
Make it creamy
- Greek yogurt for a lighter, tangy dressing
- Sour cream for richness
- Cream cheese for an everything-bagel-and-cream-cheese flavor
- Mayonnaise for a classic creamy salad
Add fresh herbs
- Fresh dill
- Chives
- Parsley
- Green onions
Add crunch
- Everything bagel pieces or toasted bagel chips
- Radishes
- Celery
- Thinly sliced red onion
- Toasted sunflower seeds
Add protein
- Smoked salmon for a true bagel-inspired version
- Diced hard-boiled eggs
- Shredded rotisserie chicken
- Chickpeas
Change up the flavor
- Add lemon juice or zest for brightness
- Add a splash of rice vinegar for extra tang
- Add Dijon mustard for a little bite
- Add a drizzle of honey for a sweet-savory contrast
- Add red pepper flakes for heat
Lean into the “everything bagel” theme
For the strongest bagel flavor, use everything bagel seasoning + cream cheese + scallions + fresh dill. You can also serve the salad alongside toasted mini bagels or bagel chips.
Fun variations
- Everything Bagel & Lox: cucumber + smoked salmon + red onion + dill + cream cheese dressing
- Spicy Everything: add jalapeño, red pepper flakes or hot honey
- Mediterranean: cucumber + feta + dill + lemon + everything seasoning
- Crunchy Ranch: cucumber + ranch dressing + everything seasoning + crispy bacon
- Avocado Everything: cucumber + avocado + scallions + lemon + everything seasoning
Tip: Add the everything bagel seasoning shortly before serving so the sesame seeds and other crunchy ingredients retain their texture.
Everything Bagel Cucumber Salad
Ingredients
- 2 English cucumbers thinly sliced
- 1 tsp Member's Mark™ Sea Salt
- 1/2 cup Sour cream or greek yogurt
- 3 tbsp Einstein Bros® Everything Bagel Seasoning
- 2 tsp White vinegar
- Member's Mark™ Black Peppercorn Grinder as desired
- 1/2 cup Red onion thinly sliced
Instructions
- Toss the cucumbers with the salt in a colander over the sink or a bowl. Allow to rest for 30 minutes to an hour.
- After 30 minutes, gently rinse the cucumbers, then press them down to squeeze out any moisture (or pat them dry using paper towels).
- In a small bowl, combine the sour cream or Greek yogurt, Einstein Bros® Everything Bagel Seasoning, white vinegar, and Member's Mark™ Whole Black Pepper Grinder.
- Combine the dressing, cucumbers, and red onion. Add additional salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately or refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
