Recipes with cucumbers

Cold wild rice salad with fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, and a lemon vinaigrette. A large-batch grain salad that's perfect for potlucks, picnics, and summer cookouts.

Fresh cucumber rounds hollowed out and filled with roasted eggplant paté blended with almonds, garlic, and parsley. A cool, elegant vegetarian appetizer that looks as good as it tastes.

Very refreshing juice made purely of green fruit and vegetables! Serve with ice for a refreshing drink loaded with vitamin C and antioxidants.

Smoked salmon sushi rolls layer seasoned sushi rice, creamy avocado, crisp cucumber, and silky smoked salmon in nori. Beginner-friendly homemade maki, no raw fish or special skills required.

Moroccan tomato and pepper salad with charred green bell pepper, cucumber, and a cumin-paprika-lemon dressing. Bright, smoky, and served cold.

Layered phyllo pastry stacks filled with crab, dill-dressed cucumber, and mango chutney, drizzled with a creamy Dijon mustard sauce. A stunning plated appetizer for special occasions.

Thai pad Thai-style fried rice noodles with shrimp three ways (fresh, dried, and paste), scrambled egg, and a sweet-sour-salty sauce of fish sauce, vinegar, and brown sugar. Topped with crushed peanuts and lime.

Indian mayonnaise dressing with curry powder, fresh ginger, mango chutney, and cayenne blended smooth. A creamy, spiced condiment for salads, wraps, or grilled meats.

Smooth pureed black bean soup served gazpacho-style with fresh vegetable garnishes. Creamy Mexican bean soup with customizable toppings like cucumber, eggs, and crispy bacon.

Jicama, cucumber, and orange salad with lime juice, chili powder, and fresh mint. A crisp, refreshing Mexican-style fruit and vegetable salad served cold.

Serve this pleasant and unusual entree with sprigs of watercress dipped in a well-flavoured vinaigrette.

A chilled beet borscht sweetened with apple juice and made creamy with nonfat yogurt. Roasted beets, lemon, and crunchy radish and cucumber garnish make this a stunning late summer soup.

Cajun remoulade sauce with brown mustard, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, and Tabasco, served with fresh vegetable crudites. A tangy, spicy no-cook dip for raw veggies.

Refreshing Middle Eastern cucumber yogurt salad with garlic and mint. This creamy, cooling side dish pairs beautifully with spicy grilled meats, rice dishes, or warm flatbread.

Gluten free apricot cucumber soup blends dried apricots with curried cucumber and orange for a chilled or warm vegan starter. Pumpkin seeds on top add bite to a smooth, naturally sweet bowl.

Thai cucumber pickles, a quick sweet-sour-spicy side of sliced cucumber, red chiles, onion, and cilantro in a red wine vinegar brine. Five-minute condiment.