420 cucumber recipes

Vietnamese vegetable platter arranges fresh lettuce, cilantro, mint, basil, cucumber, scallions, and bean sprouts alongside rice rolls or grilled meats. The essential wrap-and-dip accompaniment.

Salmon and pasta stuffed tomatoes: chilled macaroni salad with canned salmon, yogurt, dill, cucumber, and carrot, spooned into fresh tomato cups. A no-cook summer lunch.

Marinated sirloin steak grilled and sliced into pita bread with shredded lettuce and a cool cucumber yogurt sauce. A freezer-friendly meal prep recipe for easy weeknight grilling.

Roquefort and cheddar cheese biscuits coated in toasted sesame seeds. Savory, crumbly bite-sized appetizers baked golden in just ten minutes.

Quick turkey pita stuffed with alfalfa sprouts, tomato, cucumber, and a drizzle of creamy ranch. A fresh, no-cook lunch ready in under 10 minutes.

A cold seven bean and barley salad tossed with creamy avocado, cucumber, pimentos, and a simple herb vinaigrette. High-protein, plant-based, and served chilled.

Cold seafood dip built on the surprise of sea cucumber, blended into a fluffy mix of cream cheese and whipped heavy cream. Three ingredients, served chilled with potato chips or crackers.

Crispy golden phyllo cups filled with a creamy smoked trout, horseradish and scallion mixture, topped with cool shredded cucumber. An elegant make-ahead appetizer that yields 48 bite-sized pieces.

Ogwissimanabo is a traditional Tuscarora yellow squash soup with shallots, cucumber, and a touch of maple syrup. A simple Native American summer soup ready in 30 minutes.

Chilled ginger shrimp marinated in a reduced teriyaki, rice vinegar, and sherry sauce. A light, make-ahead appetizer served cold with cucumber sticks and dipping sauce.

Greek lamb souvlaki meatballs loaded into warm pita bread with shredded lettuce and a cool cucumber-yogurt-mint sauce. Seasoned with oregano, rosemary, thyme, and fresh lemon.

Kurkkusalaatti is the classic Finnish cucumber salad with sour cream, fresh dill, and a touch of vinegar. Salt-pulled cucumbers stay crunchy, never watery. Pure Nordic summer on a plate.

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.

Mediterranean salad with toasted bread cubes, parsley, cucumber, and tomatoes in a lemon-cinnamon-allspice dressing. A fattoush-inspired bowl packed with fresh herbs.

Okroshka, a chilled Russian meat and vegetable soup with diced cucumber, hard-boiled eggs, sour cream, and mustard in an apple cider base standing in for traditional kvass.

Pita pizza wedges with smoked turkey, tomato, fresh basil, diced cucumber, and melty cheddar. A clever split-pita sandwich that travels well in a lunch box.