277 cucumber sauce recipes

Grilled hoisin-marinated pork strips tucked into crisp lettuce cups with rice noodles, crunchy veggies, and a sweet peanut-chile dipping sauce. A fresh, hands-on Thai dinner for a crowd.

A wonderful cold summer soup made with juicy tomatoes, fresh basil and sweet bell peppers.

Sweet and sour pork stir fry with pineapple, cucumber, tomato, and red pepper in a fish sauce and vinegar glaze, finished with a light cornstarch coating. A 30-minute wok dinner.

Sichuan bang bang chicken: poached chicken pounded and torn into shreds, served cold over cucumber matchsticks with a soy-sesame-scallion sauce. A classic Chinese cold appetizer.

Grilled filet mignon sliced thin and marinated in chili paste, fish sauce, and vinegar, then served over crisp lettuce with cucumber-papaya rolls and a zesty lime dressing.

Korean cold cucumber soup combines paper-thin cucumbers, soy sauce, vinegar, and toasted sesame in chilled chicken broth. The hour-long marinade pulls flavor into every slice for a clean, bracing summer starter.

A vibrant Vietnamese-style banh mi stuffed with sliced pork, pate, grated carrots, cucumber, cilantro, jalapeno, and a punchy fish sauce and chili garlic dressing. No cooking required.

Chunky gazpacho with diced cucumber, bell pepper, carrots, celery, and fresh tomatoes in a spiced tomato juice base. A no-cook chilled soup for hot summer days.

Red potato salad with sour cream, horseradish, and mustard dressing. Loaded with hard-boiled eggs, celery, cucumber, and green onions. Dressed while warm for maximum flavor. Feeds 8.

Tod Man Thai fish cakes with red curry paste, fish sauce, green beans, and basil, fried golden and served with a tangy cucumber salad. Authentic street food flavor at home.

Quick, easy to make, and it tastes refreshingly delicious. Serve it as a side dish or a light yet tasty meal.

Crunchy bean sprout and cucumber salad tossed in a toasted sesame oil, soy, and apple cider vinegar dressing. Ten minutes, no cooking, and refreshingly light.

Classic Shrimp Louis salad with poached shrimp, crisp asparagus, tomatoes, cucumber, and hard-boiled egg on lettuce, drizzled with a tangy yogurt-chili Louis dressing. A lighter take on the West Coast original.

Raita with tomato, cucumber, scallions, and cilantro in a yogurt base with bloomed cumin and ginger. A cooling Indian condiment that tames spicy curries and adds a tangy, creamy contrast to any meal.

Slow cooker venison stew that runs 12 to 16 hours on low, building deep game flavor with white wine, Worcestershire, lentils, and unpeeled root vegetables for maximum nutrition.

Chunky garden gazpacho with fresh tomatoes, bell peppers, cucumber, and celery in a tomato sauce base with olive oil, red wine vinegar, and honey. A no-cook chilled soup.