Cucumber Salad with Balsamic Dressing

This Cucumber Salad with Balsamic Dressing just might become the cucumber salad recipe you make over and over! The balsamic cucumber salad is easy and so delicious, and if you have fresh garden cucumbers, that will only make it better!

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Cucumber Salad with Balsamic Dressing is an extra-easy cucumber salad recipe I found years ago on a recipe site that’s no longer online. I’ve been making this flavorful salad every summer since I first tried it! And it’s definitely cucumber salad weather now, and recently I made this salad and remembered how much I love it.

I first made the salad when I was growing cucumbers in my garden. And oh my, if you have fresh garden cucumbers that will make this amazing salad even better! I’m always searching for new ways to use garden veggies like cucumbers, squash, and tomatoes. So when I make a cucumber salad over and over you know it’s really a winner.

Of course it’s partly the mayonnaise in the slightly sweet and sour tasting creamy dressing that makes me like this salad so much! If you’re a cucumber fan who likes the sound of these ingredients, I hope you try this salad right away!

What ingredients do you need for this recipe:

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• mini cucumbers or garden cucumbers
• mayo
• good quality balsamic vinegar
• Golden Monkfruit Sweetener (affiliate link) or other sweetener of your choice
• fresh-squeezed lemon juice, I used my fresh-frozen lemon juice
• Minced Garlic (affiliate link) or garlic puree
• sea salt to taste
• fresh ground black pepper to taste

Should you use White Balsamic Vinegar for this salad?

I don’t mind the slightly brown color from the balsamic vinegar in this recipe. But I would probably use white balsamic vinegar (affiliate link) for the balsamic cucumber salad if you have some.

What gives the balsamic cucumber salad the sweet and sour flavor notes?

Of course balsamic vinegar has both sweet and sour flavors, but there are other ingredients that add to the easy dressing for this salad. I sweetened the dressing with Monkfruit Sweetener (affiliate link), and used my fresh-frozen lemon juice.

How low in carbs is the Cucumber Salad with Balsamic Dressing?

This amazingly easy and delicious salad has only 5 net carbs per serving!

How to make Cucumber Salad with Balsamic Dressing:

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1. I used small Persian cucumbers which don’t need to be peeled. (If you have garden cucumber or European Cucumbers, I would peel off strips.) Cut the Cucumbers into same-size slices.
2. Whisk together balsamic vinegar, mayo, sweetener, lemon juice, and garlic to make the dressing.
3. Mix the desired amount of dressing on to the cucumbers, season with salt and fresh ground black pepper, and serve!
4. It really doesn’t get much easier than this for a salad with cucumbers! Hope you enjoy the recipe.

Make it a Low-Carb Meal:

This balsamic cucumber salad would be great with any of these low-carb main dishes:

• Grilled Shrimp Skewers
• Grilled Cod with Garlic, Lemon, and Basil
• Maple Glazed Salmon
• Grain-Free Breaded Pork Chops
• Grilled Chicken with Balsamic Vinegar

More Swoon-Worthy Salads with Cucumbers:

• Al’s Famous Hungarian Cucumber Salad
• Cucumber and Radish Salad with Feta Dressing
• Cucumber Salad with Parsley and Feta

Want even more cucumber salad ideas?

Check out Amazing Cucumber Salad Recipes to see more of my many favorite salads with cucumbers!

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4.6 Stars (39 Reviews)

Yield: Makes 4 servings

Cucumber Salad with Balsamic Dressing

Prep Time 15 minutes

Total Time 15 minutes

This Cucumber Salad with Balsamic Dressing just might become a favorite you make all summer long.

Ingredients

• 8 mini cucumbers
• 1/4 cup mayo (see notes)
• 1 T good quality balsamic vinegar (see notes)
• 2 T Monkfruit Sweetener or other sweetener of your choice (see notes)
• 1 tsp. fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp. garlic puree (also called ground garlic)
• sea salt to taste
• fresh ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Trim ends off the cucumbers, and cut into slices about 3/8 inch thick. (I didn’t peel the Persian cucumbers I used. If you have garden cucumbers or European cucumbers you could cut some of the peel off to make strips, which would look nice. If you have waxed cucumbers from the grocery store, I would peel them completely.)
2. In small bowl or measuring cup, use whisk to combine mayo, balsamic vinegar, Monkfruit Sweetener (affiliate link) or sweetener of your choice, lemon juice, and garlic.
3. I would start with the smaller amount of sweetener and taste to see if you want to add more sweetener.
4. Place the cucumbers in serving bowl.
5. Combine cucumbers with dressing, season with sea salt and pepper, and serve.
6. The balsamic cucumber salad can also be chilled for an hour or two before serving.

Notes

Use regular or light mayo, whichever you prefer.

Use white balsamic vinegar if you prefer a whiter dressing.

Use more or less sweetener, depending on the quality of your vinegar; I would add one tablespoon and taste and keep adding more until it seems right to you.

I love Monkfruit Sweetener (affiliate link) but use any sweetener you prefer.

Adapted slightly from a recipe I found online in 2006, on a big recipe site that’s no longer online.

Nutrition Information

Yield

4

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 118Total Fat 10gSaturated Fat 2gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 9gCholesterol 6mgSodium 236mgCarbohydrates 6gFiber 1gSugar 3gProtein 1g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated by the Recipe Plug-In I am using. I am not a nutritionist and cannot guarantee 100% accuracy, since many variables affect those calculations.

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Low-Carb Diet / Low-Glycemic Diet / South Beach Diet Suggestions:
Cucumber Salad with Balsamic Dressing is a perfect side dish for low-carb or Keto diets or any phase of the original South Beach Diet. Use the type of mayo that fits your diet plan.

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Historical Notes for this Recipe:
This balsamic cucumber salad recipe was first posted in 2006, and I’ve made it every year since then! The recipe was updated with new photos in 2017 and last updated with more information in 2026.