⏱ 10 min total

Cucumber and Poppy Seed Salad

Name: Cucumber and Poppy Seed Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 1 ½ tbsp Mayonnaise; ½ tbsp Sour cream; ½ tbsp Apple cider vinegar; ¼ tbsp Honey; ¼ tsp Poppy seeds; ¼ dash Salt; ¼ dash Black pepper; 1 medium Cucumber; ¼ small raw Red onion

Per 1 serving · 260 g · 9 ingredients

Calories

203

10%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
2g
4% of calories
Carbs
11g
22% of calories
Fat
17g
74% of calories

Portion

At a glance

One serving of Cucumber and Poppy Seed Salad (260 g) has 203 calories, with 2 g of protein, 11 g of carbohydrates and 17 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (74% of calories). It is high in Vitamin K (40% DV).

Per 100 g

78cal

low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

Net carbs

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

1.9g

7.3 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Vitamin K40%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Pantothenic acid11%
Copper14%
Manganese10%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 10 min

1
In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, honey, poppy seeds, and salt and black pepper until smooth.
2
Halve the cucumbers lengthwise, then slice them thinly crosswise. Halve the red onion and slice it very thin.
3
Add the cucumbers and onion to the bowl and toss until evenly coated. Adjust seasoning to taste and serve immediately or chill briefly to meld flavors.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (260 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	19 μg	2%
Vitamin C	7 mg	7%
Vitamin D	0.1 μg	1%
Vitamin E	1 mg	5%
Vitamin K	48 μg	40%
Thiamine	0.1 mg	4%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.1 mg	4%
Niacin	0.1 mg	1%
Vitamin B6	0.1 mg	8%
Folate (B9)	31 μg	8%
Vitamin B12	0.1 μg	2%
Pantothenic acid	1 mg	11%
Choline	20 mg	4%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	53 mg	5%
Iron	1 mg	8%
Potassium	301 mg	6%
Magnesium	28 mg	7%
Phosphorus	61 mg	9%
Zinc	0.4 mg	4%
Copper	0.1 mg	14%
Manganese	0.2 mg	10%
Selenium	1 μg	2%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	0.1 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	1 g	—
Alpha carotene	16 μg	—
Arginine	0.1 g	—
Aspartic acid	0.2 g	—
Beta carotene	65 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	3 μg	—
Fructose	4 g	—
Galactose	0.2 g	—
Glucose	4 g	—
Glutamic acid	1 g	—
Glycine	0.1 g	—
Histidine	0 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	0.1 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	0.1 g	—
Lycopene	0 μg	—
Lysine	0.1 g	—
Maltose	0.1 g	—
Methionine	0 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	4 g	—
Phenylalanine	0.1 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	9 g	—
Proline	0.1 g	—
Retinol	11 μg	—
Serine	0.1 g	—
Starch	0.2 g	—
Sucrose	0.2 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	0 g	—
Total omega 3	1 g	—
Total omega 6	8 g	—
Tryptophan	0 g	—
Tyrosine	0 g	—
Valine	0.1 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0 μg	—

Burning 203 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

39min
Walking (3.5 mph)
24min
Cycling (moderate)
17min
Running (6 mph)
29min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Cucumber and Poppy Seed Salad?

One serving of Cucumber and Poppy Seed Salad (1 serving) has 203 calories, which works out to 78 calories per 100 g. That is about 10% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Cucumber and Poppy Seed Salad high in protein?

Not especially. It has 2 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 4% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Cucumber and Poppy Seed Salad keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 9 g of net carbs and 22% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Cucumber and Poppy Seed Salad?

182 mg per serving.

How much sugar is in Cucumber and Poppy Seed Salad?

7.3 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (260 g)

Calories203

% Daily Value*

Total fat 17g	22%
Saturated fat 3g	15%
Trans fat 0g
Cholesterol 12mg	4%
Sodium 182mg	8%
Total carbohydrate 11g	4%
Dietary fiber 1.9g	7%
Total sugars 7.3g
Protein 2g

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

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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