Cucumber Broccoli Salad

This family favorite cold Broccoli Salad is the perfect summer side dish! This easy broccoli salad is loaded with crunchy broccoli, crisp cucumbers, pine nuts, feta cheese, mint, Greek yogurt and more.

This summer, stay cool with more salad recipes like Classic Caprese Salad and Cucumber Tomato Salad.

Cucumber broccoli salad is presented in a large white bowl.

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While we’re still in the heat of summer, there’s no better time to make a refreshing veggie salad! This cucumber broccoli salad pairs perfectly with just about every grilled meat you plan on serving at your next backyard barbecue. It also pairs fabulously with sandwiches if you’re packing a picnic basket.

I have a soft spot for broccoli salad recipes – especially this one! I love this broccoli salad because it’s packed with fresh, crunchy broccoli and crisp cucumbers. It’s light, crunchy, and dressed with a refreshing minty Greek yogurt dressing. It’s truly the perfect combination of refreshing ingredients in every bite.

The addition of Feta cheese satisfies the need for cheese and it enhances the salads lighter qualities at the same time. Feta also goes perfectly with the Greek yogurt dressing! Oh, and the best part (other than those well balanced flavors)? This salad is quick and easy to make, and is great for making ahead of time.

Ingredient Notes

Labeled ingredients for broccoli cucumber salad are placed on a wooden surface.

Broccoli – You’ll need about two heads of broccoli. You can buy a bag of pre-chopped broccoli, just make sure you’ll still have enough.

Cucumber – You can choose to peel or not peel your cucumber, just remember that most of the nutrients are in the skin.

Pine Nuts – You can lightly toast your pine nuts in a pan over medium-low heat for an added toasty flavor.

Feta Cheese – This cheese is refreshing, tangy, and mild. It makes the best compliment to the dressing and other ingredients.

Herbs – You’ll need fresh dill weed and mint leaves for this recipe.

Greek Yogurt – Plain Greek yogurt is what you’ll need! Make sure it has no additional flavors.

Lime Juice – Freshly squeezed should be used for the best flavor.

See the recipe card below for the full list of ingredients and instructions.

Prepare the ingredients. Chop and measure all of the ingredients accordingly. Place them all (without the dressing) in a large mixing bowl.

Toss it all together. In a separate bowl, whisk together the ingredients for the dressing until smooth. Toss it all together until the salad ingredients are evenly coated.

Recipe FAQs

What kind of cucumbers should I use?

You can use any kind of cucumber you like best! English cucumbers are great if you don’t want a lot of seeds and they have a nice and thin skin so you can leave the skin on. However, any cucumber you buy at the store will work great.

Can I use low-fat ingredients?

You can certainly use both low-fat mayo and Greek yogurt if you’d like. Just keep in mind that mayo and Greek yogurt that have their full fat content will yield richer, creamier dressing.

How long does raw broccoli salad last in the fridge?

This broccoli salad will last about 2-3 days in the refrigerator. Make sure to store it in an air-tight container. After 2-3 days, the cucumber will start to wilt and be too mushy.

fresh cold creamy broccoli salad with cucumbers, feta, and pine nuts in a bowl.

How to Make Cucumber Broccoli Salad Ahead of Time

I encourage broccoli salads be made at least 2 hours before serving. When broccoli is mixed with all other ingredients and dressing and sits for a couple hours, it soaks up all the wonderful flavors and softens a little bit. Make sure to store it in the refrigerator!

Don’t make the broccoli salad more than about 24 hours ahead of time, though. After that, the salad will start to get too soft and cucumbers will release more liquid.

Storing Suggestion

Store your leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Leftover cucumber broccoli salad makes a great side dish on busy weeknights! It will keep in the fridge for 2-3 days before starting to get too soft.

Make sure to use a clean spoon each time you take some out and close the lid back right away. The less exposure to air and bacteria, the longer it will keep.

Tools For This Recipe

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Bottom Grip Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls

Plastic Cutting Board or Wooden Cutting Board

Dressing Shaker

A spoon is lifting a portion of broccoli salad above the bowl.

More Easy Salad Recipes To Try

Balsamic Glazed Salmon Salad

Pear Apple Broccoli Salad

Mexican Street Corn Salad

Spicy Southwest Salad

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