Low Sodium Creamy Cucumber Salad Recipe

Name: Low Sodium Creamy Cucumber Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 4 large cucumbers (peeled and sliced); 1 sweet onion (sliced); 1/4 cup fresh dill; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 2 tablespoons white vinegar; 1 cup sour cream

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ByKelly Jensen First Published: September 18, 2024September 18, 2024

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This low sodium creamy cucumber salad recipe is the perfect summer side dish, made without added salt! Ready in just 15 minutes, this simple and flavorful salad is a great way to use up your garden cucumbers.

Its sweet, savory, and tangy – and adapted from an old family recipe! A light and refreshing salad that is great any time of year.

Want more low sodium salads? Try our low sodium Caprese salad, low sodium chicken Caesar pasta salad, or our sweet & spicy low sodium Thai mango salad.

low sodium cucumber salad with onions and sour cream with fresh dill and vinegar.

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It’s almost the end of summer, and we are enjoying as much garden produce as we can! This easy no-salt-added creamy cucumber salad is one of my favorite ways to use those extra cucs.

This recipe is adapted from my great-grandma’s cucumber recipe, and I’ve been enjoying it my whole life! I gave it a few low sodium swaps (no salt, obviously) and it works great.

Why This Recipe Works

It’s bright, fresh, and herby!
The dressing is super creamy, a bit tangy, and a little sweet.
It’s a good way to use your garden cucumbers.
Serve this to guests, it goes fast!
It takes only 15 minutes to make, perfect for a quick weeknight side dish or salad with dinner.
It requires no cooking, so cooks of any skill level can successfully make this dish fast!

Ingredients You’ll Need

See the recipe card below for a full list of instructions and ingredient amounts!

Cucumbers, Onion, Fresh Dill
White Vinegar
Black pepper
Sour Cream – the base of this dressing, this sour cream gives it a silky and creamy texture.
Onion Powder: adds a delicious and savory flavor to this dish without added salt
Garlic Powder: Also a major pantry staple ingredient that gets used in our kitchen almost.
Granulated Sugar

Substitutions and Variations

Plain unsweetened Greek yogurt can be substituted for sour cream.
Fresh dill in this recipe gives a fantastic herby flavor. If you don’t have fresh dill, you can always substitute dried dill in a pinch.
Add 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes for a spicier version!
Omit the sugar if desired. I find it adds a really nice flavor to the dressing, but it’s not necessary if you are watching your sugar and want to skip it.

How To Make This Recipe

a knife thinly slicing cucumbers for this salad.

Step 1: Peel cucumbers (optional) and slice cucumbers into thin slices. Place the slices in a large serving bowl.

a bowl of cucumbers with fresh dill and white onions.

Step 2: To the cucumbers, add the sliced onions and fresh chopped dill.

salt-free spiced are added to this creamy low sodium cucumber salad.

Step 3: Add in the granulated sugar, onion powder, garlic powder, and pepper.

a spoon mixing in low sodium sour cream into this tasty side salad.

Step 4: Pour in the white vinegar and add the sour cream. Stir well to combine until the salad is coated. Serve immediately, or refrigerate for later.

Recipe FAQs

What does salt-free creamy cucumber salad taste like?

Thinly sliced cucumbers are tossed with a creamy and tangy dressing (with a hint of sweetness). It’s light, crunchy, and irresistible.

How long does low sodium creamy cucumber salad last?

If you have leftovers, place them in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 2 days. The cucumbers will give off water, so the salad may become a bit more liquid-y as time goes on. Drain before serving.

What are the best type of cucumbers to use for salad?

I like using English cucumbers for this recipe, but any variety will work well. You can use Kirby cucumbers or a smaller variety like Persian cucumbers.

How much sodium is in cucumber salad?

This recipe has just 18 mg of sodium per 3/4-cup serving. If you get premade cucumber salad from a deli or restaurant, the nutritional content will definitely vary, so be sure you ask before buying – or better yet, make your own!

Pro Tips

You can peel the cucumbers if you want, or leave the skins on! I like to peel them in stripes, so you can see a little of the peel for aesthetics.
Switch up the dressing, and try different vinegars! Apple cider vinegar, champagne vinegar, or white balsamic would all be excellent substitutions.
If making this recipe ahead of time, cover and refrigerate the salad after following the instructions below. Before serving, remove the cucumber salad 30 minutes prior to serving and stir well. Drain if the cucumbers have given too much water, and garnish with extra dill if desired.

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Kelly is a food blogger, recipe developer, and loves to make easy, flavorful, low sodium recipes without added salt!