🥒 Creamy Cucumber Salad with Eggs & Honey Dressing
Crisp, colorful, and full of creamy-sweet flavor, this cucumber salad is simple to prepare and deeply satisfying. The boiled eggs add protein, making it hearty enough to stand on its own or complement any main dish.
📝 Ingredients:
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3 baby cucumbers, thinly sliced
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1 small carrot, peeled and grated
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1 tomato, diced (remove seeds if you want it less juicy)
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1/4 small red onion, very thinly sliced
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1 tablespoon vinegar (white wine, apple cider, or rice vinegar all work)
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4 tablespoons mayonnaise
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1 tablespoon honey
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2 boiled eggs, chopped or sliced
🥗 Instructions:
1. Prep the vegetables:
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Wash all your veggies.
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Slice the baby cucumbers into thin rounds.
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Grate the carrot using a coarse grater.
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Dice the tomato, and optionally remove the seeds to reduce excess moisture.
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Thinly slice the red onion — soak in cold water for 5–10 minutes if you want to mellow the sharpness.
🧊 Tip: For extra crunch, chill the cucumber slices in ice water for a few minutes, then pat dry before mixing.
2. Make the dressing:
In a small bowl, whisk together:
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1 tbsp vinegar
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4 tbsp mayonnaise
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1 tbsp honey
Mix until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust — more honey for sweetness, more vinegar for tang.
🌿 Optional: Add a pinch of salt, black pepper, or even a little mustard for extra zing.
3. Assemble the salad:
In a large bowl, combine:
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Sliced cucumbers
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Grated carrot
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Diced tomato
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Sliced red onion
Pour the dressing over the veggies and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
4. Add the eggs:
Chop or slice the boiled eggs and gently fold them into the salad last so they stay nice and neat.
🥚 For presentation, you can also reserve a few slices of egg to place on top of the salad before serving.
5. Chill and serve:
For best flavor, let the salad sit in the fridge for 15–30 minutes before serving — this allows the dressing to soak into the veggies.
Serve cold as a refreshing side dish with grilled meats, sandwiches, or enjoy it solo as a light protein-rich snack.
🧡 Optional Add-Ins:
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Fresh herbs: dill, parsley, or chives add a fresh note.
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Crunch: top with toasted sunflower seeds or croutons.
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Spice: add a dash of chili flakes or black pepper.
