Cucumber Recipes

Cubed turkey breast browned with McIntosh apples, baked potato, onions, and a splash of apple cider with crushed fennel seeds. This one-pan fall hash is lean, naturally sweet, and on the table in 30 minutes.

Veal braised with onions and cucumber, topped with crumbled sheep cheese, fresh dill, and tomato. Balkan-style stew served with warm flatbread.

A fragrant North Indian potato and pea curry simmered in a spiced tomato-onion gravy with turmeric, garam masala, and green chilies. Vegan, naturally gluten-free, and on the table in just 30 minutes with a pressure cooker.

Hearty vegetable burgers with bulgur, walnuts, chickpeas, mushrooms, tahini, and sunflower seeds seasoned with cumin and dill. Vegan and packed with protein.

Spanish-style vegetable salad dressed in a smoky, nutty romesco sauce made from roasted tomatoes, garlic, and almonds. A showstopping side that feeds a crowd.

Cold vegetable rice salad with crisp-tender green beans, peas, cucumber, and tomatoes tossed in a tangy tarragon vinaigrette. A refreshing make-ahead side for potlucks and summer cookouts.

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.

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.

Very low-fat Italian potato salad with red potatoes, cucumber, tomato, red onion, and olives tossed in fat-free Italian dressing. A lighter, mayo-free take on potato salad.

Water-bath canned pickled bell peppers with a simple vinegar and salt brine. Shelf-stable pantry pickles that put a year of summer color on the table.

Wild rice cucumber salad with red bell pepper and scallions, tossed with your favorite dressing. A nutty, crunchy grain salad that's naturally vegan and high in fiber.

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.

Toasted cumin and garlic stirred into cool yogurt with fresh tomatoes, green onions, and chopped mint. This chilled Indian-style raita is the condiment that tames spicy curries and livens up grilled meats.

Strained yogurt whisked smooth with grated cucumber, fresh dill, mint, garlic, and a squeeze of lemon. This chilled no-cook soup is the coolest thing you'll eat on a scorching summer day.

Cucumber mint raita with plain yogurt, grated cucumber, roasted cumin, and cayenne. A cool, creamy Indian-style condiment that takes 10 minutes and pairs with any spicy dish.

Cucumber mint raita with plain yogurt, grated cucumber, fresh mint, roasted cumin seeds, and cayenne. A cool Indian condiment ready in 10 minutes with no cooking.