Recipes with cucumbers

A delicious salad that's perfect to serve if your bored of the same old leaf lettuce kind.

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.

No-cook cashew pita pockets with curried yogurt, cucumber, bell pepper, and red onion. A crunchy vegetarian lunch ready in 15 minutes flat.

Old-fashioned stone crock pickles made over 15 days with a salt brine, alum soak, spiced vinegar cure, and sugar layering. A heritage pickling method that produces crisp, sweet pickles that keep indefinitely.

Bring the seafood restaurant to your home and enjoy this succulent dish that has hints of fresh lemon.

Spinach and feta filo pie: wilted spinach and a lemony egg-feta-Cheddar filling baked under crisp, oil-brushed layers of filo with toasted pine nuts and a hint of cayenne. A Jamie Oliver classic.

Primavera tortellini salad blanches snow peas, asparagus, and carrots, then tosses them with feta and a warm lemon-garlic-olive oil dressing. A vegetarian pasta salad that eats like a main.

Deli roast beef strips marinated in a zesty picante and balsamic dressing with oregano and garlic, served cold over fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, and red onion. No cooking required.

Discover an authentic Indonesian Yellow Rice (Nasi Kuning) recipe with vibrant turmeric flavor, garnished with fresh vegetables and omelette strips. Perfect for festive occasions or a flavorful weeknight meal. Nasi Kuning is a fragrant Indonesian dish featuring turmeric-infused rice, often served at celebrations. This recipe delivers a rich, golden rice dish paired with colorful garnishes and a delicate omelette, making it both visually appealing and delicious.

A bright Moroccan salad from Essaouira with smoky grilled green peppers, ripe tomatoes, cool cucumber, and hot chilies dressed in olive oil, lemon, and cumin. Refreshing, bold, and unmistakably North African.

Jumbo prawns butterflied and stuffed with a garlic-coriander-chicken paste, then grilled on skewers until bright orange. Served with a tangy sweet-sour cucumber salad on the side.

Makvlis Supi is a Georgian cold blackberry soup with garlic, cilantro, mint, thyme, cucumber, and a splash of vinegar. Sweet-savory chilled summer soup, served with a swirl of sour cream.

Harissa spiced green bean salad with blanched carrots, chickpeas, and crisp cucumber in a North African chile-lemon dressing. A bright, fiery cold salad ready in 20 minutes.

Silky cucumber soup brightened with lemongrass, spinach, and cilantro. Serve it warm or chilled for a light, fragrant starter that comes together in 40 minutes.

Cool cucumber, roasted peanuts, fresh basil, jalapeño, honey, and sesame oil make this no-cook Thai salsa a crunchy, sweet-spicy condiment for grilled meats, fish, or chips.

Vegetarian nori rolls with brown rice, cucumber, carrots, daikon, bean sprouts, and umeboshi plum. No-cook, low calorie, and packed with crunch.

Neptune Gazpacho blends tomato and clam juice with cucumber, avocado, and fresh dill, topped with shrimp for a chilled no-cook seafood soup.

English cucumber and ginger conserve macerates sliced cucumber in sugar, then simmers the syrup with bruised ginger root for a translucent, spiced preserve. An old British country jam for cheese boards and tea.

Cumin-crusted chicken breasts seared in cast iron, sliced over a fresh tomato, cucumber, and jalapeno salad with a warm red wine vinegar dressing. A high-protein, low-fat dinner in 40 minutes.

No-cook cucumber oil pickles with sliced onions in a vinegar, salad oil, celery salt, and mustard seed brine. A big-batch heritage recipe using 60 small cucumbers.

Pennsylvania Dutch-style cucumber salad with paper-thin slices salt-wilted and dressed in tangy sour cream, vinegar, and paprika. Cool, crisp, and old-fashioned.

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.

Texas-style dill pickles from Pflugerville with garlic, red pepper, fresh dill, and a simple vinegar brine. A classic water-bath canned pickle recipe that improves over two weeks.

Tender new potatoes dressed in a warm sour cream sauce studded with crunchy cucumber, radishes, scallions, and green pepper. A fresh and easy spring side dish ready in under 45 minutes.

Charcoal-grilled pork loin marinated in oyster sauce, soy, and whiskey, sliced thin and piled over steamed sticky rice with fresh cilantro and chilies. A Thai street food feast worth the wait.

A Korean stir-fried cucumber side dish (banchan) tossed in sesame oil, soy sauce, and chili powder. Quick, savory, and a refreshing change from raw cucumber salads.

A bright Vietnamese salad of diced shrimp and pork tossed with lime, garlic, coriander, chili, and fresh mint. No cooking required, ready in 20 minutes.

Pasta rings tossed in cool, spiced cucumber raita with mint, cumin, and lemon. A summer pasta salad with Indian roots: tangy yogurt, crunchy cucumber, and warm cumin against tender anellini pasta.

Basic salad with a hint of salad that is sure to entertain guests!

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.

Old-fashioned ripe cucumber catsup made with overripe cucumbers, vinegar, sugar, cinnamon, and cloves. A heritage condiment perfect for using up end-of-season garden cucumbers.

Fresh cucumber rounds hollowed out and filled with roasted eggplant paté blended with almonds, garlic, and parsley. A cool, elegant vegetarian appetizer that looks as good as it tastes.

Very refreshing juice made purely of green fruit and vegetables! Serve with ice for a refreshing drink loaded with vitamin C and antioxidants.

Smoked salmon sushi rolls layer seasoned sushi rice, creamy avocado, crisp cucumber, and silky smoked salmon in nori. Beginner-friendly homemade maki, no raw fish or special skills required.

Moroccan tomato and pepper salad with charred green bell pepper, cucumber, and a cumin-paprika-lemon dressing. Bright, smoky, and served cold.

Layered phyllo pastry stacks filled with crab, dill-dressed cucumber, and mango chutney, drizzled with a creamy Dijon mustard sauce. A stunning plated appetizer for special occasions.

Thai pad Thai-style fried rice noodles with shrimp three ways (fresh, dried, and paste), scrambled egg, and a sweet-sour-salty sauce of fish sauce, vinegar, and brown sugar. Topped with crushed peanuts and lime.

Indian mayonnaise dressing with curry powder, fresh ginger, mango chutney, and cayenne blended smooth. A creamy, spiced condiment for salads, wraps, or grilled meats.

Smooth pureed black bean soup served gazpacho-style with fresh vegetable garnishes. Creamy Mexican bean soup with customizable toppings like cucumber, eggs, and crispy bacon.

Jicama, cucumber, and orange salad with lime juice, chili powder, and fresh mint. A crisp, refreshing Mexican-style fruit and vegetable salad served cold.

Serve this pleasant and unusual entree with sprigs of watercress dipped in a well-flavoured vinaigrette.

A chilled beet borscht sweetened with apple juice and made creamy with nonfat yogurt. Roasted beets, lemon, and crunchy radish and cucumber garnish make this a stunning late summer soup.

Cajun remoulade sauce with brown mustard, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, and Tabasco, served with fresh vegetable crudites. A tangy, spicy no-cook dip for raw veggies.

Refreshing Middle Eastern cucumber yogurt salad with garlic and mint. This creamy, cooling side dish pairs beautifully with spicy grilled meats, rice dishes, or warm flatbread.

Gluten free apricot cucumber soup blends dried apricots with curried cucumber and orange for a chilled or warm vegan starter. Pumpkin seeds on top add bite to a smooth, naturally sweet bowl.

Thai cucumber pickles, a quick sweet-sour-spicy side of sliced cucumber, red chiles, onion, and cilantro in a red wine vinegar brine. Five-minute condiment.

Indian-style pasta salad with curried pork, julienned cucumber, and elbow macaroni in a vinaigrette-mayo dressing. Marinated shredded pork and salted cucumber give this cold salad serious depth.

Low-calorie cottage cheese plate with fresh vegetables or tropical fruit, a hard-boiled egg, and rye crisp crackers. A high-protein, no-cook light lunch on a bed of lettuce.