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Cucumber salads are a refreshing counter point to a rich meal, bringing a cool, slightly sweet crunch to the party. Creamy versions of this beloved side dish originate in culinary traditions from faraway places, from Greek tzatziki to a beloved Polish treasure called Mizeria. These popular sides are great to partner up with grilled or spicy foods to balance the heat. Bonus! They're easy to make. How cool is that? Read on to get our best creamy cucumber salad recipes.
Creamy Cucumber and Tomato Salad
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"This is a recipe my grandma made since before I was born and has been a hit in my family for just as long. It's super easy, and fresh garden veggies make it even tastier!" —Allison
Tissy's Cucumber Salad
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The perfect ratio of mayonnaise to cucumber, and added veggies like tomato and onion for crunch.
Best-Ever Cucumber Dill Salad
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"I was experimenting one day and came up with a yummy, fresh twist on an old recipe." —Margie
Cool Cucumber Salad
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"Cucumber salad as I remember it! It wasn't until I sampled this after putting it together and refrigerating it that I realized this tasted just like Mom used to make. Can't go wrong with this classic cucumber salad!" —ellie
Blue Cucumber Salad
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"Move over, plain Jane cucumber salad! This salad makes an entrance with unusual chunks of blue cheese tossed in for a creamy burst of flavor." madermouse
Dad's Creamy Cucumber Salad
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"This cucumber salad is very tasty! I salt my cucumbers beforehand and drain them. This is what makes the cucumbers soft and salt-flavored. Delicious!" —yoda0401
Cucumbers in Sour Cream
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"This is a yummy side dish we always have on Thanksgiving, but it's great in the summer as well." —TARAWVU
Nina's Cucumber Salad
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"This was my dinner tonight! I replaced fresh dill with dried dill weed. Not only was it delicious, it was low in calories and carbs, which tickled me! This is awesome." —Sarah Jo
Gurkensalat (German Cucumber Salad)
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"A traditional German favorite that I have loved since I was a child. This recipe is quick, easy, and delicious." —hisunbeam
Cucumber Raita
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"An excellent recipe! I've been searching for a cucumber raita recipe for a while and this one is the best I've found!" —lflagg
Mizeria (Polish Cucumber Salad)
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"I made this dish for Christmas Eve dinner. It was a huge hit and everyone raved about it. I was extremely happy with the results of this recipe." —Joey Joan
Greek Tzatziki
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"This cool Greek dip only gets better with time. Serve with pita bread, in gyros, on lamb, or with whatever you like!" —LeeleeCooks
Persian Yogurt Salad
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"Cool and refreshing, this salad is a perfect accompaniment to lamb or rice – or both! You may use mint in place of dill if you wish, be creative." —Violet Grillo-Derderian
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