Recipes Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Cucumber Salad Recipes 12 Amazing Cucumber Salads Around the World By Carl Hanson Carl Hanson Carl Hanson is a Senior Editor at Allrecipes who has been writing about food and wine for nearly 20 years. He enjoys creating content that informs, entertains, and assists busy home cooks get nourishing meals on the table for their families. Allrecipes' editorial guidelines Published on May 7, 2021 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo by Allrecipes Magazine. People are bonkers for suddenly trendy cucumber salads this summer, but guess what? This refreshing side dish has been around forever, with variations coming from all over the globe. Here are a few of our top-rated cucumber salads that have rich histories in faraway places, along with suggestions on what to serve alongside those beloved recipes. 01 of 13 Hungarian Cucumber Salad View Recipe Photo by lutzflcat. Just five ingredients in this gem, plus salt and pepper, it's super easy to put together in the morning for dinner that evening because it soaks up the marinade the longer it sits. Serve with: Chicken Paprikash or Chef John's Beef Goulash 02 of 13 Israeli Tomato & Cucumber Salad View Recipe Photo by LilSnoo. The bright flavors are driven by citrus, olive oil, and mint, making this salad a brilliant complement to succulent grilled meats. Serve with: Middle Eastern Kibbeh 03 of 13 Tzatziki View Recipe A Greek classic, which offers a creamy tang from yogurt without the heavy calorie count of sour cream. This goes so well with foods cooked over flames. Serve with: Chicken Souvlaki or Chef John's Grilled Lamb Steaks 04 of 13 Cucumber Sunomono View Recipe Photo by Allrecipes Magazine. This Japanese favorite walks the fine line between sweet and tart, with this version offering an extra layer of yummy from the addition of minced ginger. A staple of the bento box, this salad shines alongside deep-fried seafood and veggies, as well as all sorts of chicken teriyaki. Serve with: Shrimp Tempura or Yakisoba Chicken 05 of 13 Thai Cucumber Salad View Recipe Photo by lutzflcat. Cilantro and chopped peanuts set this lovely-to-look-at salad apart, giving it added crunch. Like its salty-sweet cousins from other countries, this offers an awesome contrast to so many dishes, but it's especially cool when taming the heat from a fiery curry. Serve with: Thai Steamed Mussels or Spicy Chicken Thai Soup 06 of 13 Spicy Korean Red Pepper Cucumbers View Recipe This one's like Kimchi 101, a fresh, not fermented preparation. The chili-infused dish relies on gochujang for heat. That's the way popular Korean paste is made from chili, fermented soy beans and glutinous rice. Serve with: Korean BBQ Galbi or Bibimbap 07 of 13 Mexican Cucumber Salad View Recipe Photo by Allrecipes Magazine. Tastes like summer on a spoon, combining corn, sweet onions, colorful bell peppers and chopped cukes, seasoning the veggies with garlic, cumin and red pepper flakes. Serve with: Easy Chicken Enchiladas Check out more than 150 cucumber salad recipes. 08 of 13 Tiger Salad View Recipe Photo: Allrecipes Magazine. Cucumbers, green onion, and red and green bell peppers are tossed with a tangy dressing of rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, red pepper flakes, and fresh cilantro for a refreshing salad with a kick. Adjust the heat to your liking by adding or subtracting the amount of red pepper flakes. Serve with: Chinese Barbeque Pork (Char Siu) 09 of 13 Arabic Fattoush Salad View Recipe Christina "Fattoush is one of the most well known Middle Eastern salads and a standard dish on the 'mezza' (small dishes) table. It's a colorful tossed salad with a lemony garlic dressing, and if you've never made a single Arabic dish, this is a delicious and healthy place to start." —Sonja Taha Serve with: Shish Tawook Grilled Chicken 10 of 13 Gurkensalat (German Cucumber Salad) View Recipe Photo by Spunky Buddy. "A traditional German favorite that I have loved since I was a child. This recipe is quick, easy, and delicious. Substitute cider vinegar for a different flavor. I prefer to leave the skins on the cucumbers for more texture and flavor, but they can also be peeled prior to slicing if desired. Flavor is best when marinated for several hours before serving." —hisunbeam Serve with: Schnitzel 11 of 13 Mizeria (Polish Cucumber Salad) View Recipe Thinly sliced cucumbers are salted and drained, and then dressed with dill, sour cream, lemon juice, and a pinch of sugar and pepper. Reviewers say don't forget to let the cucumbers drain thoroughly before adding the dressing. Serve with: Kotlet Schabowy (Polish Breaded Pork Chop) 12 of 13 Tomato Cucumber Kachumbar View Recipe "Kachumbar is an Indian-style salad that is served on top of curry. Fresh herbs and lemon add a tangy crunch that lightens even the most intense gravies." —Gina Milanese Serve with: Any spicy Indian food, especially curries. 13 of 13 Cool As a Cucumber lutzflcat 14 Cool Cumber Salads That Are Hot Right Now Try Our Very Best Creamy Cucumber Salads Find More Cucumber Salad Recipes Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit