Viral Cucumber Salad Cream Cheese

Crunchy cucumbers in tangy cream cheese dressing, finished with everything bagel seasoning for a bright, savory side.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 large English cucumbers, thinly sliced

02 - 4 radishes, thinly sliced (optional)

→ Cream cheese dressing

03 - 4 oz (1/2 cup) full-fat 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 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

10 - 1/2 tsp kosher salt

→ Toppings

11 - 2 tbsp everything bagel seasoning

# Step-by-Step:

01 - Wash cucumbers (and radishes, if using) and slice thinly using a sharp knife or mandoline; place in a large mixing bowl and set aside.

02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together softened cream cheese and Greek yogurt until smooth; add lemon juice, white wine vinegar, chopped dill, minced garlic, black pepper and kosher salt, and whisk to an even, creamy consistency.

03 - Pour the dressing over the sliced cucumbers and toss gently with tongs or a spoon until all pieces are evenly coated.

04 - Transfer the dressed cucumbers to a serving bowl or platter and sprinkle everything bagel seasoning evenly over the surface.

05 - Serve immediately for maximum crunch, or refrigerate up to 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld while maintaining a crisp texture.

# Expert Advice:

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Crunch lovers get double the satisfaction: creamy richness and bagel-inspired pops of flavor.
(If you're tired of leafy salads) this dish is different enough to wake up your dinner routine.

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If you try slicing the cucumbers ahead, they’ll release too much water and make the salad soggy—always slice last minute.
Using cold cream cheese once left me with little lumps in the dressing; soften it and you'll get a cloudlike texture.

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