119 cucumber sauce recipes

Fresh Thai cucumber pickle with rice vinegar, shallots, carrot, and hot chili in a sweet-sour dressing. A no-cook, 15-minute condiment that pairs perfectly with rice dishes.

Quick-sautéed cucumber and red onion relish with fresh mint and red wine vinegar, served warm as a bright side for grilled fish or lamb.

Spicy ginger sauce for cold pasta or rice with sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, chile oil, fresh ginger, and crunchy vegetables. A no-cook Asian-style dressing ready in 15 minutes.

South Indian cucumber pachadi with tamarind, green chilies, and a sizzling tempering of mustard seeds, fenugreek, and asafetida. A tangy, spicy condiment served cold.

Vellirikkai thogayal is a South Indian cucumber chutney with mustard seeds, urad dal, methi, dried red chilies, and sesame oil. A tangy, crunchy condiment for rice.

No-cook spicy ginger noodle sauce with rice vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, chili oil, and fresh cilantro. Just whisk and toss with cold or warm noodles for an instant meal.

Cucumber and mint salsa with walnut oil, lemon juice, and fresh mint. Salted and drained cucumber keeps this salsa crisp and concentrated. A refreshing no-cook condiment for grilled fish, lamb, or flatbreads.

Thick, creamy tzatziki sauce with strained yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil. A cool, tangy Greek dip that works beautifully on wraps, tortillas, grilled meats, and pita.

Bagna cauda, a warm Italian dip of olive oil, butter, garlic, and anchovies simmered until silky. Served fondue-style with fresh vegetables and crusty bread.

Cucumber salsa is a creamy yogurt and sour cream dip with shredded cucumber, fresh herbs, and cumin. Cool, tangy, raita-meets-tzatziki crossover for tacos, grilled meats, or chips.

Katirikkai thogyal is a smoky South Indian eggplant chutney made with roasted eggplant, urad dal, dried red chilies, tamarind, and a pinch of hing. Coarsely blended and served alongside rice and ghee.

A quick yet refreshing Thai cucumber salad accompanies well with most of your summer Barbecue dishes.

Cold bow-tie pasta salad with cherry tomatoes, black olives, cucumbers, radishes, and roasted sunflower seeds in a tangy lemon dressing. A crunchy, make-ahead side dish that's best chilled overnight.

Pureed tomatoes and creamy avocado blend with tangy buttermilk in this refreshing cold soup topped with cucumber and sour cream.

This easy yet tasty Korean salad is so refreshing. It goes deliciously well with any of the main courses, Korean or not. Cucumber and radishes add some nice crunch to the salad that's slightly sweet, sour and spicy.

A crisp, crunchy Asian-style salad with julienned radishes, cucumber, toasted sesame seeds, and a tangy soy-ginger dressing. Light, refreshing, and ready in under 30 minutes. A low-calorie side dish that packs serious flavor.