Cucumber Holiday Salad Cranberries: A Festive Refreshing Delight!
A refreshing and festive Cucumber Holiday Salad with cranberries, perfect for holiday gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4-6 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing and Refrigerating
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped, plus extra for garnish
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon mixed fresh herbs, finely chopped (such as parsley and chives)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Slice the cucumbers paper-thin using a mandoline slicer or sharp knife and place them in a large mixing bowl.
- In a separate bowl, blend softened cream cheese with garlic powder, finely chopped fresh herbs, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
- Add the herbed cream cheese mixture to the sliced cucumbers and gently toss to ensure even coating.
- Fold in dried cranberries and chopped dill evenly throughout the mixture.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Just before serving, garnish with additional fresh dill.
Notes
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened for easier mixing.
- Experiment with other herbs for varied flavor profiles.
- This salad can be prepared a few hours in advance.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg