If you are looking for a quick and healthy salad recipe, then try this jar cucumber salad. This is my absolute favorite salad recipe. I like the fact that you dump all the ingredients in a jar and just shake it. It is fresh, creamy, crunchy, and mildly spicy. perfect for summer days.
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Cucumber slices are tossed with creamy yogurt, warm spices, and fresh herbs, all mixed easily right inside a jar.
It is perfect for busy days when you want something cooling, flavorful, and homemade without turning on the stove.
The simple shake-and-serve method keeps everything fresh and evenly coated, making it great for quick lunches, summer meals, or an easy side dish with dinner.
Why You’ll Love Jar Cucumber Salad Recipe
- Quick and Easy: You only need a few ingredients and less than 10 minutes to make this salad.
- Creamy and Crunchy: I mean, who doesn’t like the creamy and crunchy flavor!
- Healthy and Wholesome: This salad is low in calories but rich in flavor. With fresh veggies, curd, and just the right hint of spice, it’s a guilt-free treat that pairs well with almost any meal.
- Perfect for Meal Prep: Because it’s made in a jar, you can store it easily and shake it up whenever you’re ready to eat.
What Is Jar Cucumber Salad?
Jar Cucumber Salad is a quick, no-cook Indian-style salad made with cucumbers, onions, curd, and spices inside a jar, then shaking it all together for instant flavor.
I always make them as a side dish to my any meal. I also make them on the days when I want something very quick and healthy.
It’s the perfect mix of creamy, crunchy, and tangy, like a yogurt raita but with more bite and spice. The jar method makes it travel-friendly and mess-free, ideal for office lunches or picnics.
Ingredients You’ll Need For Cucumber Salad
- Cucumbers: Thinly sliced cucumbers work best, but you can also chop them if you like little bit size pices.
- Onion: I think sweet onion is best as they have little pungent taste.
- Curd (Yogurt): Mix the yogurt very well with a spoon so that it becomes lump-free. It coats the veggies and makes every bite cool, smooth, and slightly tangy.
- Spices: Red Chilli Powder, black Pepper Powder, Cumin Powder, Chilli Flakes.
- Salt: To balance all the flavors.
- White Sesame Seeds and Nigella Seeds (Kalonji): For a nutty crunch, I love crunchy seeds in any salad.
- Fresh Coriander Leaves: For garnishing.
How to Make Jar Cucumber Salad
Making this salad couldn’t be simpler. It’s one of those recipes that look fancy but come together in minutes.
- Thinly slice the cucumbers and onion. Finely chop the fresh coriander leaves.
- Take a clean glass or plastic jar with a tight lid.
- Add cucumber slices, onion slices, and chopped coriander leaves to the jar.
- Add curd along with red chilli powder, black pepper, cumin powder, chilli flakes, salt, sesame seeds, and nigella seeds.
- Close the jar tightly and shake it for 2–3 minutes until all the spices and curd coat the cucumber and onion evenly.
- Open the jar and transfer the salad to a serving plate.
Tips and Variations
Want to make it your own? These tips and twists will help.
- Use Greek yogurt if you prefer a thicker dressing. It gives the salad a rich and creamy texture.
- Add a splash of lemon juice for extra tang and brightness. It pairs beautifully with cucumbers.
- Mix in grated carrots or cabbage for more crunch and color. It’s a simple way to make enough salad for many people.
- Toast the sesame seeds lightly and then add them to the salad for better flavor and texture.
- Adjust the spice level according to your taste. If you like a spicy salad, add more chili flakes, and for a milder taste, reduce the spices.
- Try mint leaves instead of coriander for a cooling twist, especially during summer.
- Chill before serving for 15–20 minutes so the flavors meld together perfectly.
Serving Suggestions
This creamy cucumber salad is versatile and goes with every meal. It’s perfect as a side dish or even a light lunch on its own. I always serve them with rice and curries for a perfect meal.
You can also serve them with grilled chicken, fish, or kebabs to add a refreshing contrast to smoky flavors. It pairs wonderfully with spicy rice dishes like biryani or pulao; it cools down the spice and adds balance.
Scoop it alongside butter chicken, dal, or spicy paneer dishes. It’s the ultimate cooling side. Serve it with roasted papad or crispy crackers for a quick, crunchy bite.
If you want to store it, keep the salad refrigerated in a sealed jar for up to 24 hours. Just give it a quick shake before serving; it freshens up beautifully.
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Jar Cucumber Salad Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cucumbers (thinly sliced)
- 1 onion (thinly sliced)
- 4 tablespoon yogurt
- ½ tablespoon red chilli powder
- ¼ tablespoon tbsp black pepper powder
- ¼ tablespoon tbsp cumin seeds powder
- ½ tablespoon tbsp chilli flakes
- 1 tablespoon white sesame seeds
- ½ tablespoon tbsp nigella seeds (kalonji)
- fresh coriander leaves (finely chopped)
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Thinly slice the cucumbers and onion. Finely chop the fresh coriander leaves.
- Take a clean glass or plastic jar with a tight lid.
- Add cucumber slices, onion slices, and chopped coriander leaves to the jar.
- Add curd along with red chilli powder, black pepper, cumin powder, chilli flakes, salt, sesame seeds, and nigella seeds.
- Close the jar tightly and shake it for 2–3 minutes until all the spices and curd coat the cucumber and onion evenly.
- Open the jar and transfer the salad to a serving plate.
