🥒 Refreshing Cucumber Salad with Eggs & Creamy Honey Mayo Dressing

This creamy cucumber salad is light, crunchy, and incredibly refreshing. Crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and carrots are tossed in a silky honey–mayo dressing, finished with sliced hard-boiled eggs for extra richness and protein. It’s simple, healthy, and perfect as a quick side dish for lunch, dinner, or summer gatherings!

Ingredients

• 3 small cucumbers, thinly sliced
• 1 small carrot, grated or thinly julienned
• 1 tomato, diced
• ¼ small red onion, thinly sliced
• 2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced or chopped
• 4 tbsp mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp vinegar (white, apple cider, or rice vinegar)
• 1 tbsp honey
• Salt & black pepper to taste
• Optional: pinch of paprika or dried dill

Instructions

1️⃣ Prepare the Vegetables

• Slice cucumbers thinly.
• Grate or thinly cut the carrot.
• Dice the tomato and slice the red onion.
• Slice or chop the hard-boiled eggs.

2️⃣ Make the Dressing

In a bowl, whisk together:

• Mayonnaise
• Vinegar
• Honey
• Salt + pepper
  (Taste and adjust sweetness or tanginess.)

3️⃣ Combine Everything

• Add cucumbers, carrots, tomato, and onion to a mixing bowl.
• Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently.
• Add the eggs on top or fold them in gently.

4️⃣ Serve

Chill for 10–15 minutes for best flavor. Serve cold.

Servings

Serves 2–3

Notes

• If cucumbers release too much water, sprinkle them with a little salt and let them sit for 10 minutes, then pat dry.
• Use firm tomatoes to avoid excess moisture.
• Add eggs at the end to prevent breaking.

Tips

• Add fresh dill, parsley, or chives for extra freshness.
• Add 1 tsp mustard for a tangy twist.
• Replace mayo with Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
• Chill longer (30 minutes) for deeper flavor.

Nutritional Info (per serving, approx.)

• Calories: 210
• Protein: 7 g
• Fat: 15 g
• Carbs: 12 g
• Sugar: 7 g
• Fiber: 2 g

(Values vary depending on mayo type and vegetable size.)

Benefits

• Hydrating and rich in antioxidants
• High in vitamin C, A, and potassium
• Contains protein from eggs
• Great for digestion
• Low-carb and refreshing

Q & A

Q: Can I make this ahead of time?

Yes! Keep the dressing separate and mix before serving to avoid sogginess.

Q: Can I make it without eggs?

Absolutely — simply omit or replace with chickpeas for added protein.

Q: Which vinegar is best?

Apple cider vinegar gives the best mild tang, but any vinegar works.

Q: How long does it last in the fridge?

Up to 24 hours once mixed.