Viral Cucumber Salad Cream Cheese (Printable format)

Crisp cucumber slices in a tangy cream cheese and yogurt dressing, topped with everything bagel seasoning for a savory side.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 large English cucumbers, thinly sliced
02 - 4 radishes, thinly sliced (optional)

→ Cream Cheese Dressing

03 - 120 g (4 oz) cream cheese, softened
04 - 2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt
05 - 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
06 - 1 tsp white wine vinegar
07 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill
08 - 1 clove garlic, minced
09 - ¼ tsp black pepper
10 - ½ tsp kosher salt

→ Toppings

11 - 2 tbsp everything bagel seasoning

# How-To Steps:

01 - Wash and thinly slice the cucumbers (and radishes, if using). Place in a large bowl and set aside.
02 - In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, vinegar, dill, minced garlic, pepper, and salt. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
03 - Pour the cream cheese dressing over the sliced cucumbers and toss gently until evenly coated.
04 - Transfer the salad to a serving platter or bowl. Sprinkle everything bagel seasoning generously over the top.
05 - Serve immediately for a crisp texture, or refrigerate for up to 30 minutes for more developed flavors.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • It makes use of humble ingredients in a way that always surprises people.
  • The contrast of creamy, crunchy, and savory hits every craving at once.
02 -
  • Using cold cream cheese is a rookie mistake—it will never blend smoothly and you’ll end up chasing lumps.
  • Tossing too vigorously can bruise the veggies, so be gentle for the prettiest presentation.
03 -
  • Never skip the step of softening the cream cheese—it’s the linchpin for smooth, creamy results.
  • The boldest flavor pop comes from stirring in a bit of the bagel seasoning directly into the dressing as well as sprinkling it on top.
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