This Viral Cucumber Salad Is One Trend We Can Wholeheartedly Support

It’s August. The heat is relentless. If you're anything like me, you’re tired of the soaring temperatures and craving cool, easy recipes to beat the heat... cool as a cucumber, right? 

Well, good news! One TikToker is here to satisfy our need for simple summer snack ideas and has gone viral in the process. While I get the skepticism about social media food fads, this one is definitely worth the hype. In fact, I’d wager you’ve probably already given it a try yourself.

Why Is Everyone Talking About Cucumber Salads Right Now?

Back in early July, TikTok user @logagm shared a video explaining the best way to enjoy a whole cucumber: by transforming it into a refreshing salad.

Before watching this video, I never saw the appeal of eating an entire cucumber. But after seeing the salad recipe, I’m now convinced—it's a must-try.

And it seems the rest of the internet agrees. Although the original post didn’t catch on right away, Logan has since shared several variations of this cucumber salad, sparking an outpouring of love on social media.

One of Logan's videos even garnered over 20 million views on TikTok, with many others racking up millions more. In every video, Logan slices a cucumber with a mandolin and adds a variety of ingredients into a tall plastic deli container. After shaking it all together, the perfect, refreshing snack is ready to enjoy.

Logan has turned cucumber salads into an entertaining experience, but the concept itself is far from new. These salads have been a go-to for keeping cool for ages. They're incredibly versatile and universally loved, so you’re bound to find a version that suits your taste, especially with the countless twists Logan has introduced. Perhaps that’s the secret to this trend’s success—reimagining something beloved and breathing new life into it.

What Are People Saying About These Cucumber Salads?

The reaction to Logan’s cucumber videos has been both enthusiastic and downright hilarious. “These cucumber videos are the only thing keeping me going,” one user wrote on one of the videos. “You can’t skip a Logan cucumber video,” another chimed in. 

Logan took things up a notch by making his viral cucumber salad while treading water in a lake, which caught the attention of some major brands. Kraft commented, “Logan I can’t do this rn,” while Subway joined in with a remark saying, “It’s tough being this iconic, but someone’s gotta do it.” 

While we wouldn’t recommend making your cucumber salad while floating in a lake, we do have a variety of recipes for you to try out in the comfort of your kitchen.

Our Top Cucumber Salad Recipes 

It’s hard not to crave a cucumber salad after watching Logan’s videos. Fortunately, we’ve got some delicious recipes for you to whip up once you’ve grabbed your cucumbers from the store.

Creating the perfect cucumber salad is all about your personal taste. If this dish weren’t so adaptable, Logan wouldn’t have so many variations. Some recipes are creamy, others have a more vinegary flavor. I’m particularly intrigued by the addition of peanuts or even peanut butter in the salad. Logan’s also experimented with cucumber kimchi and lox cucumber salad. With so many exciting options, there’s no reason not to try them all.

It’s wild to admit, but I could seriously watch cucumber salad videos for hours. I know we might be a little biased since cucumber salads already hold a special place in our hearts, but I think that’s just proof of how some things are simply timeless—and cucumber salads are definitely one of them.