15 Delicious Cucumber Recipes

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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.

Jump to:

• Cucumber Chickpea Salad
• Cucumber Kimchi
• Strawberry Cucumber Salad
• Cantaloupe Cucumber Salad Recipe
• Turkish Cucumber Salad
• Shirazi Salad (Persian Cucumber & Tomato Salad)
• Daikon Radish Cucumber Salad
• Cucumber Sandwiches
• Radish and Cucumber Salad
• Cucumber Elderflower Martini
• Refrigerator Pickles
• Greek Salad
• Cucumber 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Daikon Radish Cucumber Salad

This delicious Asian cucumber salad is topped with a tangy dressing made with sesame oil and rice wine vinegar.

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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!

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Radish and Cucumber Salad

This easy cucumber salad combines sliced cucumbers and radishes for a flavorful and unique side dish or light lunch.

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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!

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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!

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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.