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Vegan Cucumber Salad with Dill and Tangy Mustard

Made by Anastasia Papapetros - Serves 4 Filed Under: Low Carb Salads, Quick Salad Recipes, Salad Index, Salad Recipes By Ingredient, Salads by Diet, Salads by Season, Salads Recipes By Type, Summer Salads, Vegan Salads, Vegetable Salad, Vegetarian Salads

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In this vegan cucumber salad, we jazz up boring cucumbers with our delightfully zingy ACV and grainy mustard dressing. With just a handful of ingredients it's ready in a flash yet is a refreshing salad ideal for summer entertaining!

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Vegan cucumber salad with dill and whole grain mustard with a red checked tea towel on the side.

Cucumbers are perfect for hot summer days as their high water content then makes them wonderfully hydrating. They are the star of the show in this easy salad is the perfect side for hot and spicy food as it is delightfully cooling.

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  1. You Will Need
  2. Step-by-Step Instructions
  3. Serving Suggestions  🍽
  4. Tips and Questions
  5. Other Cool Cucumber Recipes to Try:
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You Will Need

Labelled ingredients needed to make a vegan cucumber salad with dill and mustard.
Variations and Additions:

Use any soft herbs that take your fancy - mint, basil and tarragon are also fantastic in this salad.
Add some salty feta, some nuts or some white beans for some added protein.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1 - Prepare Your Cucumbers & Dill

Wash and trim your cucumbers, cut them in half lengthwise and then slice on the diagonal. Wash and trim the qukes and then slice on the diagonal.

Wash your dill shake to remove excess water, pat dry completely, then finely chop.

A knife slicing cucumbers on the diagonal on a wooden board.
Slicing quks or cukes on the diagonal with a knife on a wooden board.

Step 2 - Assemble the Salad

Place cucumbers in a mixing bowl, add the mustard, ACV and oil, season with sea salt and cracked black pepper. Toss well to combine.

Taste and adjust seasonings according to your personal preferences.
Arrange in a salad bowl and serve.

Prepared Cucumber dill salad ingredients in a white bowl.
Mixing together Cucumber dill salad in a white bowl.

Serving Suggestions  🍽

This cucumber salad is the ideal side for BBQs it is quick and easy to make and is happy chilling in the fridge until you are ready to serve.

For vegan main meal options for this salad try a vegan nut roast or chickpea casserole or a with a vegan asparagus risotto.

Try it with Cajun chicken drumsticks or with chargrilled lamb backstraps.

The tanginess of this salad makes ideal with oily fish such as salmon, sardines or herring.

A wonderful salad to add to wraps or sandwiches with tinned tuna or cheese such as feta, tasty or cottage cheese.

Tips and Questions

What Cucumbers Are Best

  • Small seedless cucumbers are ideal for this salad such as Persian, Lebanese, English or Kirby cucumbers.
  • Regular cucumbers have tough skins and seeds that contain a lot of water, which will make your salad soggy and dilute the dressing.

Do I Need to Skin My Cucumbers?

Some prefer to skin their cucumbers., but for this recipe, I left the skin intact for some added crunch and their vibrant green colour.

Can I Make This Salad Ahead?

  • Well, that depends. If you like your cucumbers to have some crunch then no. But if you like your cucumbers to be soft and pickly then yes. 
  • Or enjoy It both ways by making a big batch and enjoying half with crunch and the other half with a tangy hit. The best of both worlds.
  • You can make the dressing ahead and keep it in a sealed container in the fridge just shake it up before pouring over your salad.
  • This vinegar vegan cucumber salad will last up to 3-4 days in the fridge. 

Other Cool Cucumber Recipes to Try:

Healthy Cucumber Salad with Szechuan Peppers and Asian Dressing

CUCUMBER SZECHUAN

Cucumber feta salad cut 2 ways in 2 white bowls.

CUCUMBER FETA

Chinese cucumber salad in a mint bowl with chilis, cut limes and sesame seeds in a bowl on the side.

CHINESE CUCUMBER

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Vegan cucumber salad with dill and whole grain mustard with a red checked tea towel on the side.

Vegan Cucumber with Dill and Tangy Mustard

In this vegan cucumber salad, we jazz up boring cucumbers with our delightfully zingy ACV and grainy mustard dressing. A speedy, super refreshing salad ideal for summer entertaining!
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Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
* Times are an estimate and will depend on your skill level
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Australian
Keyword: Easy
Servings: 4 as a side
Calories: 165kcal
Author: Anastasia Papapetros
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Ingredients
  • 3 medium Lebanese cucumbers (approximately 450 grams)
  • 1 sml pack of quks (approximately 250 grams)
  • 1 tablespoon dill, chopped
  • 2 tbsps whole grain mustard
  • 3 tbsps apple cider vinegar (ACV)
  • 4 tbsps olive oil
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Instructions
  • Wash and trim your cucumber, cut them in half lengthwise and then slice on the diagonal.
  • Wash and trim the qukes and then slice on the diagonal.
  • Wash your dill shake to remove excess water, then finely chop.
  • Place everything in a mixing bowl, add the mustard, ACV and oil. Season with sea salt and cracked black pepper. Toss well to combine.
  • Taste and adjust seasonings according to your taste.
  • Arrange in a salad bowl and serve.

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Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.
Calories: 165kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 91mg | Potassium: 341mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 236IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1mg
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