Whether or not you are chronically online like us, you've probably come across the viral "cucumber salad" trend. Started by TikTok creator Logan Moffitt, now known as the "cucumber guy," his original video has racked up nearly 30 million views and has been remade by other foodies countless times.
Each TikTok about his viral recipe starts with the same catchy phrase, "Sometimes you just need to eat an entire cucumber," and we have to agree after watching him make this mouthwatering side. Want to try it for yourself? Here is what he uses:
- 1 English cucumber
- 1–2 scallions
- 1 clove of minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon fish sauce
- 1/2–1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- A pinch of MSG (a little goes a long way)
- A sprinkle of sesame seeds
Moffitt uses a mandoline slicer and a quart-sized deli container in every video, but feel free to use whatever you have on hand! We promise it will still taste just as good. If you are looking to switch it up, he has also made a salmon bagel and an Italian sub-style cucumber salad, as well as a few other flavors on his channel!
No matter how you slice it, Moffitt's cucumber salad craze is more than just a passing trend — it's a delicious reminder that sometimes simple ingredients can create something extraordinary and unique. So, whether you're sticking to the original or experimenting with one of his other variations, grab a cucumber and get slicing!