When the weather is hot and you want to enjoy a refreshing dish, there's nothing better than summer's most hydrating vegetable - the cucumber.
We're sharing some of the best cucumber recipes, including salads, drinks, side dishes, and more.
Cucumbers have a wonderfully crisp texture and high water content with a pleasant, mild flavor. They can be added to all sorts of dishes, and they're usually cheap and easy to find at the grocery store.
Join us on a culinary journey as we explore how to use the humble cucumber in exciting ways in these fresh recipes.
Cucumber Chickpea Salad
This easy recipe with chickpeas and cucumber slices is an easy lunch that can be saved for up to 4 days in an airtight container.
Cucumber Kimchi
These cucumber kimchi have the best flavor. They're a take on Korean cucumbers that are spicy, quick-pickled, and a little vinegary. It's the best way to enjoy kimchi in the summer.
Strawberry Cucumber Salad
Made with English cucumbers and fresh strawberries, this gorgeous salad bursts with fresh flavors! It's a great way to enjoy some of summer's best produce.
Top this dish with fresh basil and mint for loads of herbaceous flavor in this summer salad.
Cantaloupe Cucumber Salad Recipe
This wonderful and refreshing salad is made with juicy melon and crisp cucumbers! It's tossed with some feta cheese and fresh herbs for a beautiful summer side dish.
Turkish Cucumber Salad
This creamy cucumber salad is made with a few simple ingredients and is so refreshing! It's a simple recipe made with Greek yogurt, Persian cucumbers, fresh dill, fresh mint, a little garlic, and a little salt.
Salmon Everything Bagel Cucumbers
This viral recipe for lox cucumbers is so refreshing! You'll combine an entire cucumber with smoked salmon, cream cheese, everything bagel seasoning, red onion, capers, and dill for a fantastic recipe.
Shirazi Salad (Persian Cucumber & Tomato Salad)
This classic Mediterranean salad is made with chopped tomatoes and fresh cucumbers in addition to white onion, dried herbs, olive oil, and fresh lime juice.
Daikon Radish Cucumber Salad
This delicious Asian cucumber salad is topped with a tangy dressing made with sesame oil and rice wine vinegar.
California Roll Cucumbers
These viral California roll cucumbers combine sliced cucumbers, imitation crab, mayo, and sesame seeds for a truly delicious lunch or snack!
Cucumber Sandwiches
Cucumber Sandwiches are a traditional offering for English tea, and these easy veggie sandwiches are so simple to make that they are perfect for lunches, picnics, or appetizers, too!
Smashed Cucumber Snap Pea Salad
This Asian-inspired smashed cucumber salad has all the flavor!
Radish and Cucumber Salad
This easy cucumber salad combines sliced cucumbers and radishes for a flavorful and unique side dish or light lunch.
Cucumber Elderflower Martini
This refreshing cucumber elderflower martini is a delightful way to elevate a classic martini. It's easy to make with just a few simple ingredients. This cocktail will be a hit at your next party!
Refrigerator Pickles
These refrigerator pickles are cucumbers that are pickled in a homemade brine with garlic, fresh dill, and spices. They're so easy and delicious!
Greek Salad
This easy Greek Cucumber Salad only takes 15 minutes to make. Pepperoncini and red onion add a punch of flavor, and chickpeas add healthy protein to make it a meal. The cherry tomatoes and olives add wonderful pops of flavor.
Cucumber Sweet Pepper Salad
A wonderful low-carb lunch of dinner with mini sweet peppers, cucumbers, and chicken.
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