339 cucumber recipes

Classic tabbouleh salad with bulgur wheat, fresh tomatoes, cucumber, mint, parsley, and a lemon-olive oil dressing. A no-cook Middle Eastern grain salad that improves as it chills.

Laksa lemak with thick rice noodles, shrimp, bean sprouts, and cucumber in a rich coconut curry broth. A classic Malaysian noodle soup where the shrimp poaching liquid becomes the base of the laksa gravy.

Yogurt Dip: a 3-ingredient cool dip with plain yogurt, shredded cucumber, and fresh dill. Mediterranean-style and ready in 10 minutes for fresh veggies or pita.

Hot and sweet pickled peppers turn banana peppers into crisp, tangy jars with a sugar-vinegar brine and whole garlic cloves. A classic water-bath canning recipe for sandwiches, pizzas, and antipasto.

Fungus among us salad tosses crisp iceberg, carrots, cucumbers, tomatoes, radishes, and red onion with chilled creamed spinach as a green, gloopy 'fungus' dressing. A Halloween party gross-out salad kids love.

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.

Marinated vegetable toss with tomatoes, radishes, red onion, celery, and cucumber in Italian dressing, chilled overnight. A crunchy, make-ahead side salad with no cooking required.

Orange onion shrimp salad with avocado, cucumber, and a bold chili dressing. A fresh, no-cook meal with sweet citrus, creamy avocado, and spicy heat in every forkful.

Loaded veggie sandwich on multigrain bread with mashed avocado, roasted red pepper, cucumber, tomato, cheddar, and alfalfa sprouts. No cooking required.

Traditional Vietnamese herb and vegetable platter with fresh mint, cilantro, basil, bean sprouts, cucumber, and tropical fruits. The essential accompaniment for pho, banh mi, and spring rolls.

Thai pla preeo wan, broiled flounder topped with a fresh sweet-and-sour sauce of diced pineapple, cucumber, tomato, ginger, and cilantro. Light, bright, and healthy weeknight fish.

Note: In lieu of fresh trout, 1/2 lb cooked and flaked fish may be used. Make smaller protions and serve as an appetizer. Oatcakes that have been gently warmed in the oven go well with this dish.

Pickled baby corn on the cob in a sweet-sour brine with turmeric, celery seed, and garlic. Refrigerator pickle that turns sunshine yellow and lasts a week.

Pickled bell pepper strips preserved in a sweet vinegar brine with garlic and pickling salt. Home canning recipe for crunchy, sweet-tart pepper pickles. Perfect for sandwiches, charcuterie, or condiments.

A raw, no-cook borscht blended from fresh beets, avocado, spinach, cucumber, and dill. Vegan, nutrient-dense, and vibrant pink. Served chilled with alfalfa sprouts for a refreshing energy boost.

Chunky game day salsa with pureed chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumber, celery, green chiles, cilantro, and lime. A thick, scoopable, protein-packed dip that makes 16 servings with zero cooking.