Cucumber recipes

Chinese noodles in a savory-sweet pork sauce of hoisin, hot bean paste and ginger, topped with cool, crisp cucumber, black sesame and cilantro. A hearty, fried-sauce noodle bowl.

Silky pureed cucumber soup with a French pistou swirl of basil, garlic, walnuts, Parmesan, and fresh tomato. Light, elegant, and built on leeks and chicken broth.

German-style creamy cucumber salad with paper-thin cucumber slices marinated in sweet cider vinegar dressing then tossed with sour cream and fresh parsley. The classic sommer salad.

Iron Horse cucumber salad tosses crisp cucumbers, radishes, onion, and bell pepper with rice vinegar, cilantro, and fresh ginger. A bright Asian-inspired side in 20 minutes.

Classic cucumber sour cream salad with dill seed, chives, white vinegar, and a kick of Tabasco. Salt-drained slices stay crisp and cool under a tangy, creamy dressing.

A Korean stir-fry where salt-pressed cucumbers and julienned beef come together with sesame oil, toasted seeds, and chili heat. If you've never cooked cucumbers before, this will change your mind.

Pork-stuffed cucumber rounds deep-fried until crisp, then braised in a savory soy-sherry sauce with sesame oil. A stunning Chinese appetizer or main dish.

Chunky cold gazpacho with black beans, ham, fresh tomatoes, cucumber, and spicy vegetable juice. Hearty chilled Mexican soup perfect for summer meals and meal prep.

Ma-la cucumber fans with Szechuan peppercorns, chili flakes, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. A numbing-spicy Chinese cold appetizer with an elegant fan cut.

Pan-seared teriyaki chicken sliced over a cool, tangy cucumber salad with sesame oil, ginger and a hint of red pepper heat. A light, refreshing dinner that balances warm and cold in every bite.

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.

Pickled beet salad tossed with English cucumber, thinly sliced red onion, and fresh dill. A four-ingredient cold side that comes together in minutes and pairs with everything from grilled fish to roast pork.

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

Cucumber and radish salad marinated in zesty Italian dressing with sweet onion and parsley. Crisp, refreshing and low-carb, it gets better as it chills, a make-ahead side that needs no cooking.

Curried cucumber and tomato soup, a chilled summer puree of garden produce blended with curry powder, garlic, and hot sauce. No-cook, vegan, and ready after a quick chill.

Paper-thin cucumber slices with creamy goat cheese, lemon juice, and hazelnut oil. An elegant, no-cook salad where ingredient quality is everything. Simple, refined, and fresh.