Is The 'Entire Cucumber Salad' Up To the HYPE?

[@HeyNikkiMoon]

I always say I hate watermelon bc it tastes like sweet cucumber and every single person I know looks at me like I’m crazy when I make that connection. Thanks for the validation, Emmy!

[@mollyjones4165]

Love the Leo shirt! Mandolin slicers were made for cucumbers. I love cucumber flavor. It is the most refreshing to me. It is the taste of "fresh," "newness," and "spring."

[@enigmaticcat7915]

I remember discovering MSG a couple of years ago and I started putting it in everything, it really is a magic ingredient! Apparently there are a lot of people who think MSG is horrible for you and avoid it, but I don't think they realize just how many foods we eat on the daily have it in them.

[@BriW3]

Yea msg triggers my migraines so I try to avoid it but it definitely adds flavor 😅

[@Josh-im9go]

I stand corrected only overly processed foods contain MSG, and lets be honest there is probably way more than you should consume in any one overly processed canned whatever in may be because who actually looks at a portion sizes. I do not need anything but salt and pepper to make my food taste amazing, oh but wait, I'm one of those Vegans who prefers my food in the organic as possible natural state and home cooked as well. Not hating on anyone who uses MSG but how do you know if you actually like something?

[@colleenmahony8803]

​@@Josh-im9go many natural, unprocessed foods contain natural glutamates (the G in MSG) that gives them an umami punch (tomatoes, soy sauce, mushrooms, etc). MSG just isolates those natural compounds so that you can add that savory umami flavor to other foods. It's fine if you don't want to use it, but it's not an "unnatural" ingredient.

[@yuyutubee8435]

@@Josh-im9go Cringe. Did you know that cooking food is a type of processing? So is adding salt, pepper and spices. Extracting salt from the ocean or salt mines, refining it and adding it to food is "uNnAtUrAl", and yet you do it. Don't be so quick to deride things as bad.

[@kaakrepwhatever]

I used to use it back in the old days before I realized I was reacting to gluten. It's great when you are making seitan. But I can certainly see that people who react to it should definitely avoid it.

[@lowballmama6775]

I can tell that you genuinely enjoyed that salad because I have never seen you consume that much of anything else that you have made on this channel 😍!

[@000euMJ]

I think she tries to be healthy and even though she likes something, she doesn't eat much of it if it's not too healthy.

[@edwardhisse2687]

eating the entire thig is the whole point lmao

[@theunitedkingdom]

@@edwardhisse2687no i would say the point of her videos is to try things…”lmao”

[@edwardhisse2687]

@@theunitedkingdom well the point of the trend is to eat an entire cucumber. There isn't one single recipe for it, or evena single flavor profile that anyone can "try". It's the idea of seasoning the hell out lf sliced cucumber and eating it all in one sitting. Of course shr doesn't have to but taking a few extra bites is a nice nod to the original.

[@Heroine2me]

Ha ha! My thoughts exactly!

[@1646Alex]

You should try cucumbers with sliced chilies, lime juice, and tajin. Lots of tajin. The longer you let it marinate the better. One of my favorite snacks

[@marabanara]

I was literally just googling tajín cucumbers 😂 thanks!

[@agoel6223]

Or with black salt instead of tajin!

[@katarinajanoskova]

Oh that sounds good!

[@Thebutterflykaia]

Okay but soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, garlic, sesame seeds, sugar, msg, chili crunch, and korean chili flakes 🙌 i haven't tried many, but i cant get enough of this one

[@melissadunton3534]

*ATTN PPL WITHOUT MANDOLINS & PPL WHO DON’T LIKE USING KNIVES* If you have a box grater there is usually a single, slicing slot on the side panel. This is for slicing fruits and veggies and works great for cucumbers. 🥒 😊

[@kineticpsi]

Also, if you have a food processor it might have a slicing blade.

[@ClanImprobable]

Perfect reminder is perfect!

[@planningtolive_thebestlife453]

Whaaaat?? I need to try that!! I’ve never used that side of the box grater and I’ve contemplated getting a mandolin for years but just never done it cuz of my lack of kitchen space. I have to genuinely want to have something to make room for it in my kitchen. Lol!!

[@nuclearrabbit9821]

Oh my gosh, I’ve never even used that side before! Gonna have to try it now

[@archivistsethia9594]

It made it all the way to emmymade! It is now apart of the viral recipe history lexicon. Way to go Logan!

[@TSS161]

because sometimes you need to eat an entire cucumber

[@FreedomJane-bx4um]

I've been in this same situation.

[@deidrecruickshank7975]

I know right, it's ridiculous!

[@EM2theBee]

The difference between hungry and horny is where you put the cucumber 🥒.

[@AstronomicalJelly]

don't know if this is sarcastic but so true

[@gallagherchick]

The Thai peanut inspired one is EVERYTHING! 😋

[@LifeOfNigh]

Is it just my TV, or is she really quiet? I have to turn it up, then an ad comes on and it scares the life out of me. LOL

[@to348]

It’s not just you.

[@maryford6934]

Hopefully she fixes it I'm wearing headphones and still can't hear her very well

[@IGNSolar7]

As an ASMR fan, I appreciate it. The quieter content, the better.

[@OceanLover1188]

I thought i was going crazy because same!

[@MarielWhalley]

I think she did that so we wouldn't hear the sawing?

[@Nicole-zh7pl]

Of course it is. The cucumber is so fresh and adaptive. My family has made cucumber salad a staple for decades. It's kinda neat seeing people put their own twists to it. I can eat it any ol way even with just some salt and pepper (but I always prefer it with either vinegar or lemon juice and some onions and sour cream.) just remember to let it sit for a while so it has time to collect the flavors.

[@therewillbecatswithgwenhwyfar]

Nice!

[@Baja2424]

Lies

[@Beezer.D.B.]

Same here, only it was my Mother-in-Law that introduced me to Cucumber Salad almost 50 years ago. Never a cucumber fan either, but I love it in this salad. Marination overnight works well too!🥒 Never added Salmon though… I’ll have to try that!🍣 I don’t understand the appeal of making it in a jar, but I use jars a lot, so why not! 🫙😄

[@tracer.s]

​@@Baja2424 are you implying that the cuke is a lie?

[@woodstream6137]

Cukes, onion, acv, water, S&P. Mom puts in a little sugar but i don't.

[@kittykat490]

I am a cucumber FANATIC and I don't have a mandolin or a big jar but I love just eating some cucumber with random other fixings I have around mixed up in a bowl, so this trend really speaks to me and I really want to follow some of his specific recipes. The other weekend though I made my own spicy tunamayo cucumber bowl, with tuna, kewpie mayo, soy sauce, hot sauce, and furikake. Was so good.

[@gerryhouska2859]

Sorry, Emmy, capers are NOT pickled juniper berries (used in making gin) but flower buds of a certain bush.

[@biggreenman2]

I was about to write the same thing! I love both… but capers are such delicious briny little monsters.

[@jenonearth]

I did not want to be the person who said this!

[@jeknee431]

I wanted to comment the same thing so badly.... I just hate pointing out faults. Glad someone beat me to it. Capers are definitely not juniper berries.

[@stephaniemoore-fuller9082]

Came to the comments to say the same thing!

[@PaigeA6741]

Thank you I was gonna say the same!

[@Kristen21Zum]

I made the jalapeño popper one. It was amazing. I also love cucumbers and could eat them with just salt and pepper.

[@enayexx]

this entire video feels like an ASMR to me, so goodnight guys...

[@chaddole6577]

I made this for tonight. What I love about it is you can add pretty much whatever you want. My niece made it as well and used totally different ingredients

[@anujpramanik1819]

In India we actually have a traditional flour-less, eggless semolina-cucumber cake called 'Tavsali' and another savoury cucumber pancake from Maharashtra called 'Kakdi Thalipeeth'. Would love for you to try these recipes!

[@dawnjuliooo]

Can't wait for Emmy to try all the different variations of the cucumber salad😅 i hope she does California roll or creamy kimchi next 🤤

[@linsonlavender9498]

Ive love your energy so much Emmy been watching your videos for years now. Thank you for being you. Your an inspiration ✨

[@N8URNURD]

I planted 4 cucumber seeds and now have over 30 cucumbers. Sometimes, you need to eat an entire cucumber.

[@photwizzy]

I love Emmy! I know I’m not the only person who gets excited when I see a new post 😀

[@Grim_Erudite]

As someone who likes both, watermelon does taste like very sweet cucumber.

[@justagirpup]

Makes sense cucumbers are technically melons

[@md55773]

You haven't eat an organic watermelon apparently. They smell uniquely, taste sweeter than a cucumber and they're juicyer.

[@nicolenicole3601]

I think you’re right , I’m a server and our watermelon martini literally uses cucumber vodka 😂

[@jenniferwellman5311]

I’d like my mom’s version cucumbers, Vidalia onion ( if they are in season )and sour cream and dill. Overtime it taste really good.

[@amyloring1648]

It's not just you. I always have to turn my volume up when I watch Emmy.

[@vosranarit8690]

i dont think I've ever seen a better looking avocado

[@monstermcboo7282]

Look for Reed avocados. I’ve had way better luck with those over Hass.

[@sunniewright3335]

I love cucumbers! There’s also a rather prolific lemon cucumber plant in my front garden, so I now have another awesome recipe to use them in 😊 And my first experience with my brand new mandolin slicer resulted in blood loss and a trip to the ER 😲 I am now the proud owner of special gloves 😂

[@karenlavecchia3013]

I made one today with onion dip. Lipton soup onion mix, sour cream, mayo, and cream cheese. Delish 😊

[@melissadunton3534]

0:49 same girl, same. 😊 The only part of watermelon I truly enjoy is the rind. It makes the best and most cronchy pickles! (Yes I meant to type cronchy…it’s more than crunchy. hehe). And lastly. If you don’t have a mandolin you can also use a box grater, (most of the time) they have a single slot on the side for slicing veggies and fruits. 😊

[@shannondore]

Pickled watermelon rinde is delicious.😊

[@snakehandler87]

My grandparents was doing this years ago in the 90s and early 80s and probably before I was born before they passed away.. you can mix it up however you want use different oils different cheeses different veggies

[@maurajuana]

i used to not love cucumber but i wanted to train myself to like them about 2 years ago, and smacked cucumber recipes like these is what got me hooked on it

[@tv-21]

Yall gotta eat a Japanese cucumber. They are the bestest in the world

[@getlostwhenwondering393]

I made mine with lemon olive oil, apple cider vinegar, added apple, red onion pepperoni, sweet pepper tomatoes. Just add whatever you like.

[@davidcox8582]

Question, did you miss a comma in there or am I about to learn about "red onion pepperoni"?

[@Cyann-kq]

@@davidcox8582🫢🤔🤔🤔

[@bodyofhope]

​@@davidcox8582 wondering the very same thing!

[@justmejenny7986]

This didn't make sense to me. Had to read it a couple of times. Use commas please.

[@edwardhisse2687]

THERES NO SUCH THING AS "RED ONION PEPPERONI" PEOPLE COME ON

[@jacqpaschoud]

I've been making a lot of "chopped salad". I've got a "crocodile chopper" and I put veg through it, carrot and onion on the fine grid, celery tomatoes, peppers, cucumber avocado on the wide grid. I use whatever I have on the day, sometimes I add chopped olives, sun dried tomatoes, gherkins, left over cooked potatoes.... Then I shake it with dressing in a tupperware box. All combined, all with dressing, great!

[@glennmatayoshi7027]

I make a mecha oishi sunomono, Japanese cucumber salad. Like you, I'm pretty indifferent with cucumbers. If it's already in a salad or someone else prepared something with them and it's on the table I'll eat it but they're not something I go out of my way for. But I gotta say my sunomono is on a different level. My trick to keep the slices from getting soggy is I lay the slices out on a tea towel in a single layer and roll it up then wring as much moisture out of them as I can. I can tell when I restaurant doesn't do that when I order it. Oh, I also only use Japanese or Persian cucumbers. After mixing the cucumbers with the dressing I like to let it marinate in the fridge for a day but Taiko loves it so much she can't wait that long. I think I'll make a batch tomorrow. Thanks Emmy!

[@TheGizmodian]

One of my favorite sauces for cucumbers is a cup of mayonnaise, a cup of sugar, and half a cup of vinegar with a bit of pepper to taste. It's simple, but it also works for bell peppers, cabbage, broccoli and literally anything you feel like putting a sweet tangy thin sauce with. Of course, everything gets better after you let it sit in the fridge and marinate overnight.

[@Kokolo-ze2cp]

*GASPING IN CROATIAN* Capers are NOT pickled juniper berries, it's an entirely different species.

[@zoicon5]

It's a different genus, even.

[@FireSilver25]

Thanks, I was wondering!

[@margaretesposito8753]

i came to the comments specifically to see if anyone else said it. i can't imagine juniper berries would be very good in this! 😅

[@kimquinn7728]

Nasturtium buds?

[@UndertheNeedle282]

I love cucumbers. One of my favorite snacks is sliced cucumber with everything bagel seasoning on top. I have to try this recipe!

[@johanneshalberstadt3663]

Emmy, that was wrong, Capers aren't pickeld juniper berries, they are pickled flower buds of the caper bush. Juniper berries are bitter amd completely different amd they are the main aroma additive of Gin.

[@nelsonhu3926]

Cucumber with soya sauce and sugar makes a great combo. The saltiness and sweetness is an umami

[@FireSilver25]

I make hijiki and cucumber salad with toasted sesame oil, rice vinegar, smoked sea salt, and a touch of sugar. I soak the hijiki first n pour off water. One of my addictions!

[@simlover00]

Just like using the mandolin on top of the jar is a visiuk aid only meant to make it look interesting, I think using a jar is also one. It's more convenient and efficient to put it in a bowl

[@CriticalEatsJapan]

Nice. I just picked a cuke from my balcony garden. Now I want to slice it with a mandoline👍

[@TheMimiSard]

Cucumbers are one of the crunchy water foods. They crunch, and taste like water. I understand that is something people may be unenthusiastic about. In recent years I have come around to crunch water, particularly in the form of lettuce, with breeds like iceberg and cos/romaine. I do hold they still need dressings and/or accompaniments, because just eating plain crunch water is... plain.

[@erikaroth6049]

I'm the same as you with cucumbers snd watermelon! This looks very yummy and I love MSG too. Unfortunately though, capers aren't pickled juniper berries but you had me fooled for a second lol

[@colleenmahony8803]

It's kind of a great keto option for people who love lox and bagels but are cutting down on bagels! I would LOVE this, whether I'm doing keto or not.

[@Zomy_Streams]

His original recipe is so fantastic. I’ve made it several times. ❤

[@lkayh]

My favorite cucumber recipe is Persian Salad. My version is different than traditional (google). A bit simpler. Just diced cukes, diced yellow onion, diced tomatoes, feta (optional but yummy), and a mix of lemon juice, olive oil (traditionalists will hate me) and spices (I generally just use Jane’s Krazy Mixed-Up Salt, but I bet everything bagel spices would taste amazing, and I’ve also used Greek seasoning. I think the traditional version only uses mint or parsley but I need the salty/savory part. Anyway, this salad is amazing with baked salmon, steak, or grilled chicken-it can be used as a topper, even. Works well with rice (I add rice, orzo or bulgur sometimes).

[@amydaniels851]

I was thinking of you the other day hoping you would make this! As soon as I saw him use MSG I thought about you!! I myself do not like cucumbers and I'm very tempted to try a recipe for this.

[@missfletcher24]

I have made a couple of these entire cucumber recipes! The soy/garlic/chili one and a Greek salad version. I don't love cucumbers either, but this has opened my eyes too new ways to enjoy a pretty boring vegetable

[@Nicole-zh7pl]

@@missfletcher24 I've always loved cucumbers. Because of their water content, they are so great at retaining the flavors you put into it. ❤️

[@Samantha-sx9uz]

I had most of the ingredients in the fridge so I made it, definitely will be eating more but adjust to your tastes. I also added a boiled egg

[@marcoschavarria3232]

The sun sure did its magic 😍 looks really good on you

[@conniecampbell9149]

Made along with you! Tastes great!! 🎉🎉

[@mariapriest4106]

I was making greek salads a lot lately with a side of meat this also looks very nice 😊.

[@EvaChan]

I've made this one without MSG and I find it just fine! 😊

[@udesirekyejc]

I'm obsessed with MSG! I eat it on my food every day. I don't know if that's bad but I do lol. I love cucumber too. So I definitely put MSG on my cucumbers

[@laceywelch7020]

I get so hungry when I see these whole cucumber recipes. 🤤

[@Robert-o8e4g]

Love the shirt

[@torbjornbernhardson3634]

Maybe you should try the Swedish recepie of Pressgurka which is cucumber in a sweet and sour brine. Quickly made and highly addictive !😊

[@pz48128]

A fresh garden cucumber is far superior to an off-season store bought cucumber. Love them in all sorts of ways. So versatile!

[@rebeccastratton4114]

I slice them thin, length ways and put them on sub 🥪 instead of lettuce or pickles! ❤

[@sandramcglinchey7712]

My sister make a vinegar salt pepper sugar and onion!

[@hedruum]

I’m thinking a dash of vinegar would make this so much better.

[@snowdog03]

She looked so happy holding that. lol

[@leslielagomarsino851]

Wild! I eat 2 of those cukes myself! I LOVE cucumbers!

[@havewheelslovesailing]

Hi Emmy in regards to your statement about capers, may I correct you. Capers** and **juniper berries** are not the same; they are 2 distinct plants, with different flavors, uses, and origins

[@ohdrey89]

Fun fact: the reason watermelon tastes like a sweeter version of a cucumber is because it’s a varietal of the same family of fruit as a cucumber. They’re from the same family. Watermelon is a large sweet sister varietal of the same plant as a cucumber.

[@Cyann-kq]

I have not seen this particular recipe, but I was planning on making the Cali Roll version with crab, and eating it with seaweed. I have not seen it made with msg, but it makes sense. Glad I watched this. I will get my msg out of the pantry!❤

[@hellounicorno8248]

I just made this one, didn’t add msg since I didn’t have any and it was great! I ate the whole jar lol

[@claudial1614]

I’d like to see you try this, but only without the MSG 😆

[@Groovingforwardatx]

I’m the same way! Cucumbers aren’t my favorite but now that I’m in my 30s they’re alright. Still do not like watermelon but I don’t mind the flavor.

[@ragnaice]

So that's what it's about. Been seeing it on the news, even internationally, that my country Iceland has a cucumber shortage because of this recipe. 😂 Looks good, might give it a go if I can find any cucumbers in the stores. MSG + cucumber sounds to me like what we used to do as kids, which was to sprinkle knorr aromat over cucumber sandwiches. Aromat is mostly msg, right?

[@JEM1989]

If you want another way to eat watermelon, eat it with Tajin. It makes the watermelon sweeter, while also being sour, and salty. BUT I also just love watermelons

[@Tova10237]

Nice Mandolin Emmy 👊 🧡

[@shades2407]

I was waiting for this video! I actually would click on your channel ever so often to see if you’re done it yet 😅

[@lazyhippie6139]

You really sold this salad to me lol. I want to try it minus the salmon! Brilliant idea, honestly.

[@daniellehaury]

Fyi, capers are not juniper berries, they're flower buds from their own tree.

[@jackiesiskoff2434]

Cracking up because my yt must be glitched because as I look at the segments they are showing up titled about croissants and chocolate chunks but you’ll be holding a cucumber 😂

[@Fakewokeagenda]

I thought it was just me, like why is she chopping chocolate for a cucumber salad 🤔

[@marshalmallow7192]

I love cucumbers one of my favorite vegetables

[@henry1050]

I'm so happy to have someone else who feels the same way as I do about cucumber and watermelon! Didn't put two and two together on their similarity but I wholeheartedly agree.

[@rhondaj2824]

I love your videos so much and look forward to your new vids. But lately the volume is so low I have to turn mine up so loud that when the commercials come on they are super loud. Please turn your mic up.

[@kaakrepwhatever]

This makes me want to buy a cucumber to ferment into a salad with red onions, garlic, and some red radishes I have in the refrigerator.

[@Sleebers]

This video made me so, so hungry! I don't know why. I recently bought myself a shaker of msg, should it be sprinkled like salt, or more than that?

[@melissadespinafragiadaki3817]

Have you ever tried a middle eastern cucumber? They’re more crunchy and some of them have a bit of a spicy kick (especially the tiny ones). Do you have an Iranian grocery store in your area?

[@silenthashassin8912]

Watermelon is a sweeter version of a cucumber. Emmy makes perfect sense.

[@stefanie5205]

I've tried MSG and never had the "it gets more flavourful" effect. It would be interesting in a side by side comparison. Because I usually just cook stuff I already like the flavour of. And I also like cucumber a lot, so I'm not sure if someone like me would taste that much of a difference

[@LidiaUdrija]

I love this recipe minus capers but more importantly I love that T-shirt.... how can I get one

[@jjaus]

Looks good! I love cucumber, but can't digest it well. Literally for hours afterwards I burp. Still eat it on occasion.

[@aliciakathreine7003]

I think your time stamps are a little off but I really loved them 🥰🤣

[@AaronHolland]

LOL You housed that salad im gonna have to try it hahaha

[@ChicaItaliana26]

I never knew that capers were pickled juniper berries! That's wild! Never stop learning new things, I guess!

[@judes966]

They aren’t! They’re otally unrelated to one another.

[@johanneshalberstadt3663]

Somehow this video has the chapter titles of the previous rice paper croissant video!

[@gabrielles1851]

I need way more veggies in my diet so I want to try this.

[@lasskinn474]

why does the video have the chapters of some choco croissant thing?

[@Mixxie67]

Correction: Capers are pickled nasturtium seeds.

[@juleecoeursdedeux6581]

I make my wraps with everything this salad has mmmhhh defiantly trying :) love the crunch!

[@beadybaby]

Cucumber is my favorite food ever.

[@charleasiarussell9745]

He also has a KZbin channel... That's how I started watching him months ago

[@charlene-allgood]

I’m with you on both your dislikes. As a child never cared for watermelon and definitely wouldn’t eat cucumbers. Now I will eat ONLY English cucumbers if in a quinoa or black rice type of salad. Cantaloupe is by far my favorite melon.

[@leighpipes8156]

Now I'll try it.

[@EmmaKorn-d5b]

Does anyone know what you could use instead of capers?

[@kristal1691]

Sweet pickle.

[@Carmen27381]

You are so adorable 😊

[@ljss123]

I’ve tried a couple of Logan’s cucumber recipes. I don’t love cucumbers either but I really liked it. Another delicious recipe from TikTok is the dense been salad. I hate salad but I can eat a lot of dense bean salad.