Make the Trending Cucumber Salad With These Kitchen Tools

Sure, you’ve dabbled in cucumber salads before, but have you tried Logan’s? It’s taking over the internet with a variety of recipes from umami soy and sesame to everything but the bagel to cream cheese and lox. These cucumber creations have taken the internet by storm. Obviously, you’ll need the basic ingredients like a whole English cucumber and MSG, but what about the products that make this recipe come together swiftly?

Let’s talk about the real stars of this viral sensation: the essential kitchen tools that will elevate your salad game. From the perfect mandolin to the right container for marinating those crisp cucumber slices, we’ve rounded up the must-have tools to help you recreate this trending wonder at home. Although you only need three of these tools, we’ve included additional options for you to choose from.

Best Kitchen Tools to Make Cucumber Salads

OXO Utility Cutting Board

Let’s be honest: no one wants a cutting board that dances across the counter while you’re trying to slice your ingredients. The OXO Utility Cutting Board stays put, thanks to its grippy perimeter, giving you a steady, slip-free surface. Whether you feel safer using a mandolin on a flat surface like a cutting board or you want a surface to cut your extra ingredients like green onions or smoked salmon, this is our pick.

Material The reBoard Cutting Board

The perfect canvas for creating those Insta-worthy cucumber slices, the reBoard by Material is made from upcycled plastic and sugarcane. It’s the sustainable centerpiece your kitchen needs; it’s eco-friendly and stylish yet sturdy enough to handle all your slicing and dicing. You can choose between the mini for $25 or the large size for $35  — or bundle and save when you get one of each.

OXO Good Grips Mandoline

If your cucumbers aren’t paper-thin, are you even making the right salad? The OXO Good Grips Mandoline ensures every slice is as consistently thin as the last, turning your cucumbers into crisp rounds that soak up all of the flavors. Just watch those fingers — this tool is sharp. And a cut-proof glove or finger guard is the safest way to slice. 

Dowellife Cut Proof Glove

Go from nerve wracking to no-worries while you’re slicing your cukes with a cut proof glove to shield your fingers when using a mandoline. Food grade and level five protection from Dowellife provides kitchen safety while you slice – ensuring those fingers don’t get caught while you’re gliding around the blade. 

Dash Safe Slice Mandoline

Speaking of safety, if you’re uncomfortable using a traditional mandoline, this product was designed with you in mind. Say goodbye to the fear of accidental finger nicks. The Safe Slice Mandoline from Dash is designed to keep your hands away from the blade while delivering those perfect, uniform slices. It might not look like your Logan’s mandoline, but it’ll quickly become a go-to for safe, stress-free slicing.

Half Gallon Stasher Bag

Many have opted out of the deli containers and instead chose these Stasher Bags for cucumber salad. You’ll want the half-gallon size to fit an entire English cucumber. Think of the Stasher Bag as the little black dress of your kitchen: it’s versatile, sleek, and essential for marinating. Lay it flat in the fridge, and let those flavors mingle while also reducing plastic waste. 

Pantry Value 32-Ounce Deli Containers with Lids

If you’re after the authentic cucumber TikTok experience, look no further than these 32-ounce deli containers. They’re the unsung heroes of meal prep tools, providing the perfect vessel for your cucumber salad to chill, marinate, and reach viral status. Plus, we love that they’re BPA-free and food-grade, so you can snack with confidence while staying on trend. 

The Container Store LocknLock Twist Food Storage

The LocknLock Twist container has you covered when it comes to spills and leakage, literally. Its twist-to-lock feature ensures that every drop of your marinade stays inside, even when you’re shaking the container to incorporate the ingredients  — an essential step in the recipe process. It’s the ultimate way to keep your cucumber salad fresh, flavorful, and ready to serve once mixed.