Cucumber Shaker with Bagel (Printable)

Crunchy cucumber tossed in savory everything bagel seasoning for a quick, refreshing snack.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 large English cucumber, chilled

→ Seasoning

02 - 2 teaspoons everything bagel seasoning
03 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, optional
04 - 1 teaspoon olive oil or sesame oil, optional
05 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice or rice vinegar, optional

# How-To Steps:

01 - Wash and dry the cucumber, then slice into thick rounds or spears according to preference.
02 - Place cucumber pieces into a jar or container with a tight-fitting lid.
03 - Add everything bagel seasoning, kosher salt if using, olive or sesame oil if using, and lemon juice or rice vinegar if using to the cucumber.
04 - Secure the lid and shake vigorously for 10 to 15 seconds until cucumber is well coated.
05 - Serve immediately for optimal crunchiness or refrigerate up to 30 minutes to enhance flavor melding.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It satisfies that need for crunch without any guilt or grease on your fingers.
  • The everything bagel seasoning transforms plain cucumber into something that tastes like it took effort.
  • You can make it in the time it takes to decide what snack you actually want.
02 -
  • If the cucumber is even slightly wet when you add the seasoning, it will clump and slide off instead of sticking evenly.
  • Shaking for less than 10 seconds leaves some pieces naked and others overloaded, so commit to the full shake.
03 -
  • Chill your cucumber for at least an hour before slicing—it makes the texture noticeably better and the snack more refreshing.
  • Use sesame oil instead of olive oil if you want a deeper, toastier flavor that plays up the sesame seeds in the seasoning.
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