This viral cucumber salad in a jar, inspired by the TikTok recipe, is creamy, spicy, umami-rich, and oh-so refreshing! It comes together in just 5 minutes and makes for a great grab-and-go salad. Much like my Asian-inspired mason jar salad.
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What Is The Viral Cucumber Salad TikTok Trend?
Who knew cucumber salad would go viral, but thanks to Logan Moffitt, aka “The Cucumber Guy”, every one of his renditions has racked up millions of views on TikTok! He does not hide his obsession with cucumbers and posts a different version almost daily. The only three permanent features are:
- an English cucumber,
- a plastic deli container,
- a mandoline,
- And last but not least, his tagline: “Sometimes you just need to eat an entire cucumber, let me show you the best way to do it.”
Inspired by Logan and a passion for creating healthier options, I knew I had to create my own version. I made mine creamy with a sushi twist. Consider it a deconstructed, low-carb version of a California roll! I’m obsessed!
If you’d rather not use dairy, I created a cucumber carrot salad you’ll want to try. It is similar to his original soy-sauce sesame-based recipe.
And if you want to try my other viral TikTok recipes, then definitely check out my two-ingredient Viral Cottage Cheese Flatbread and this 3-Ingredient Avocado Bread.
A QUICK LOOK AT THE RECIPE
⏱ Ready In: 5 minutes
👨👩👦 Serves: 2
🍽 Calories and Protein: 322 kcal, 2.3 g
📋 Main Ingredients: Cucumber, red onion, avocado, mayonnaise, cream cheese.
📝 Dietary Notes: Gluten-free, low-carb.
⭐️ Why You’ll Love It: The star of this recipe, the cucumber, is a hydrating and nutrient-rich food. This recipe is also extremely versatile. Use what you have and make this salad your own!
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“I love this. I'm on semaglutide and need something that has protein, but I can graze on. I make this up and add a couple of tablespoons of peanut powder for extra protein. It's fantastic!!” – Kerry
Viral Cucumber Salad Ingredient Notes
Cucumber: Logan uses an English cucumber, but Persian cucumbers can be used as an alternative. I would not use Garden cucumbers (most common in American grocery stores) because they are thick-skinned, have way too many seeds, and thus are not as crunchy as the other two.
Onion: I prefer red onion to white or yellow, but you can use any you have on hand without compromising on the taste.
Coconut aminos/soy sauce: I use coconut aminos in many of the Asian-inspired recipes on the site, like my gluten-free chicken teriyaki. Keep in mind that coconut aminos are less salty than soy sauce, and you may need to adjust the salt to taste.
Sesame Oil: Adds a rich, umami flavor signature of Japanese cuisine.
Rice vinegar: If you don’t have rice vinegar on hand, substitute with white vinegar and add a pinch of sugar.
Furikake: This is a seasoning made of crushed nori (seaweed), fish flakes, and toasted sesame seeds. It gives the salad that fishy flavor and makes it taste like a California Roll.
It is highly recommended, but feel free to omit it if you cannot find it. Most Asian stores near me carry it, but if yours doesn’t, as a last resort, you can eat the salad with some nori instead or even add a dash of fish sauce.
Variations
- Add protein: Add some smoked salmon, tuna, grilled chicken, or even cocktail shrimp for a heartier, protein-rich salad. As with sushi rolls, this salad has numerous variations, so feel free to experiment with the ingredients and use what you have on hand.
How to make the TikTok Viral Cucumber Salad Jar
- Step 1: Start by slicing the cucumber with a mandoline or a sharp knife. Add to the container. Then add the red onions and all the remaining ingredients.
- Step 2: Close the lid, shake well, and enjoy immediately! That’s it! It’s that easy!
Watch Me Make It
Pro Tips
- Be sure to slice the cucumber thinly for optimal results. Use a mandolin for the thinnest slice.
- I would enjoy this salad immediately or within 24 hours, as it tends to get soggy. For best results, store it in an airtight container and avoid keeping it for too long to maintain the cucumbers’ crispness.
- If you don’t plan to finish the whole salad immediately (because let’s face it, not all of us can eat an entire cucumber in one sitting!), I would highly recommend skipping the red onion and salting the sliced cucumber to draw out moisture, then draining the water after 5-10 minutes, as shown in my carrot cucumber salad recipe.
Viral Cucumber Salad FAQs
Persian cucumbers are an excellent substitute for this viral cucumber salad recipe. I would avoid using the ones with thick skin, as they are not crunchy, which detracts from the salad’s deliciousness.
Yes, you can prepare this viral cucumber salad in advance. Just don’t shake it and keep it refrigerated until ready to eat. Once the ingredients mix, the moisture from the cucumber and onion will make the salad soggy.
This viral cucumber salad would make an excellent accompaniment to my Gluten-Free Chicken Teriyaki, Coconut Shrimp Curry, or even my Beef Khaosuey recipe.
Logan uses an English cucumber in his videos.
The viral cucumber salad tastes like a deconstructed California sushi roll without the carbs. It is creamy, spicy, and umami-rich.
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Viral Cucumber Salad
Ingredients
- 1 English cucumber sliced thin
- ¼ red onion sliced thin
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha/hot sauce
- 2 tablespoons coconut Aminos/soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- ½ teaspoon sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon Sesame Seeds
- ½ teaspoon Furikake optional
- ½ avocado diced
Instructions
- Start by slicing the cucumber straight into the container. You can use a plastic deli container, glass jar, or any lidded storage container.
- Next, add the red onions and then add all the rest of the ingredients.
- Shake well and enjoy within 24 hours for best results.
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Notes
- Make sure to slice the cucumbers thin to get the best results.
- If you are not going to finish the whole salad immediately (because let’s face it, not all of us can eat an entire cucumber in one sitting!), I would highly recommend salting the cucumber to draw out the moisture and draining the water after 5 minutes. You can then proceed to add the rest of the ingredients.
- Onions also tend to release water into the salad, so skip them in this recipe and add green onions at the end.
- Add some smoked salmon, tuna, or grilled chicken for a heartier salad. Shrimp would also work well here.
Kerry says
I love this. I’m on semaglutide and need something that has protein but I can graze on. I make this up, and add a couple of tablespoons of peanut powder for extra protein. It’s fantastic!!
Zeeshan says
So happy it’s working for you! Thanks for sharing the protein hack!
Daisy says
If u add the salt its waaaay to salty. I also used light sour creame instead of mayo cause someone put an empty bottle in the fridge 🙃. Really really good though. it’s also a really good dressing for cabbage and carrots as well.
Zeeshan says
Great suggestion. Thanks for your review and rating Daisy!