Cream Cheese Salad

Cream Cheese Salad is a refreshing and creamy delight that effortlessly balances rich, tangy flavors with crisp textures, making it the ultimate side dish or appetizer. This no-cook recipe combines whipped cream cheese with sour cream, mayonnaise, and a splash of lemon juice to create a luscious dressing that perfectly coats a medley of fresh vegetables like diced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and red bell pepper. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, salt, and pepper, this salad is vibrant, flavorful, and ready in just 20 minutes! Perfect for serving with crackers or toasted bread, it’s a crowd-pleaser for potlucks, picnics, or light lunches. Try this easy Cream Cheese Salad to add a touch of creamy indulgence to any meal!

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 8 oz cream cheese
• 0.5 cup sour cream
• 0.25 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 medium, diced cucumber
• 1 cup, halved cherry tomatoes
• 0.5 small, finely chopped red onion
• 1 small, diced red bell pepper
• 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh parsley
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0 crackers or toasted bread (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, soften the cream cheese by allowing it to sit at room temperature for 15 minutes, or microwave it for 15-20 seconds to make it easier to work with.

Step 2

Using a handheld or stand mixer, whip the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.

Step 3

Add the sour cream, mayonnaise, and lemon juice. Mix well until the dressing is smooth and fully combined.

Step 4

Gently fold in the diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped red onion, and diced red bell pepper. Mix until the vegetables are evenly coated in the cream cheese dressing.

Step 5

Sprinkle in the fresh parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to distribute the seasoning evenly throughout the salad.

Step 6

Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed. Add more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to your liking.

Step 7

Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 15-20 minutes to chill and allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 8

Serve chilled as a refreshing side dish or with crackers or toasted bread for a light appetizer. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(877.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1551.0

Total Fat 145.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 65.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.4g
Cholesterol 345.4mg	0%
Sodium 2127.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 52.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.3g	0%
Total Sugars 27.4g
Protein 21.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 442.9mg	0%
Iron 2.3mg	0%
Potassium 1243.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 81.4%

Protein: 5.4%

Carbs: 13.2%