22 Easy Cucumber Recipes That Add a Refreshing Crunch
Cooling cucumbers are the star of these salads, dips, and snacks.
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If you're looking to up your water intake, you'll want to increase your cucumber intake too! Aside from being one of the most hydrating veggies, they make a crunchy and delicious addition to so many cucumber recipes. Whether it's crisp cucumber chunks in a salad or thinly sliced cucumbers atop a rice bowl, the summer vegetable fares well in so many forms. You can even slice them into spears to scoop up summer dips, like guacamole and spinach dip! Buy the veggie from the grocery store or grow cucumbers at home so you have the ingredient on lock for all your green summer salad needs and beyond!
These cucumber recipes show you how to use them every which way. Cucumber finds it's way into a number of Mediterranean-inspired dishes like potluck-perfect pasta salads and creamy tzatziki that doubles as a dip for pita chips and a sauce for grilled meats. There's also salmon and veggie grain bowls and turkey burgers served in pita pockets, both excellent options for weeknight family dinners. Cucumber plays a supporting role in a refreshing watermelon salad, but stars in crunchy cucumber salad that comes together in record time. And for any baby showers or upcoming luncheons, there's dainty tea sandwiches in three different flavor combinations to suit your fancy. Keep clicking for even more cucumber inspiration!
BBQ Salmon with Cucumber Salad
Get your serving of the cooling veggie alongside a BBQ-glazed salmon filet! The Persian cucumber is tossed with a deliciously tangy, creamy jalapeño-scallion dressing.
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Tabbouleh Salad
Finely chopped English cucumber adds a delightful crunch to this Mediterranean staple. This light salad contains tons of different veggies and herbs, including tomato, cucumber, and parsley, for a burst of freshness!
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Salmon Rice Bowls
Crunchy mini cucumber slices make for a delicious topping on spicy honey-glazed salmon rice bowls. Top with avocado, too, for even more green!
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Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
Thinly sliced cucumbers and celery leaves bathed in homemade ranch dressing make a refreshing, cooling antidote to Ree's hot buffalo chicken meatballs! The crunchy and light cucumber salad rounds the meatballs out for the perfect, easy weeknight meal.
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Green Goddess Chicken Salad Dip
Scoop up this vibrant green dip! A spin on the viral salad dip trend, this creamy concoction is full of flavor and texture. Serve with pita chips or tortilla chips for the perfect bite.
Greek Pasta Salad
This pasta is everything you'd expect in a Greek salad—ripe tomatoes, briny olives, salty feta, fresh dill, and crisp cucumbers. Bring it to the cookout or serve it for dinner with grilled chicken or shrimp.
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Tea Sandwiches
Hosting a luncheon or afternoon tea soon? These pretty, petite sandwiches are just what you need! The recipe includes three different options—curried chicken salad, ham and cheese, and a scrumptious smoked salmon and cucumber sandwich.
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Cucumber Salad
This cool, crunchy side dish comes together in record time! It's a refreshing bite alongside cookout favorites like barbecue and hot dogs. Plus, because there's no mayo involved, it can stand up to the heat of summer!
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Salmon Burgers with Sesame-Soy Glaze
These salmon burgers are glazed in an addictive sauce that's sticky, savory, and a little bit sweet. The perfect topping for the burgers? A zingy cucumber salad that adds a welcomed dose of freshness and crunch.
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Tzatziki
Serve this tzatziki as a sauce with grilled meats, a party dip for veggies or pita, or on Ree's Spinach and Feta Chicken Burgers. It is scrumptiously cool and creamy.
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Chickpea Salad
Crisp cucumber adds a crunchy element to this salad filled with tender chickpeas, juicy tomato, and creamy avocado. Make a big batch for easy lunches all week long! Thanks to lemon juice, the avocado stays relatively fresh.
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Chef's Salad on a Stick
Try this new way of serving salad to a crowd! Perfect for summer potlucks and cookouts, these skewers combine everything you love about a traditional chef's salad into a portable dish. Just drizzle with ranch and serve!
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Avocado Salad
Heirloom tomatoes, fresh avocado, and crunchy cucumbers combine in this simple salad dressed in zippy salsa verde. It's summer eating at its best!
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Watermelon Feta Salad
If you've never enjoyed the combination of watermelon, feta, and cucumbers, you've been missing out on a true delicacy. Bursting with freshness, it's sweet, a little salty, and oh-so refreshing.
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Mediterranean Salmon-Veggie Grain Bowl
In a weeknight dinner rut? This wholesome bowl will pull you right out. The best thing about serving grain bowls for dinner is that everyone can build them as they please!
Greek Salad
This salad is a great side to most any meal. It may be simple, but it lacks no flavor! There's lots of kalamata olives and feta that pair well with the crunchy romaine and cucumber.
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Greek Pesto Pasta Salad
Bring this herby pasta salad to all your picnics! Additions like cucumber, olives, tomato, feta, and artichoke hearts add interest and the pesto dressing brightens up the whole dish.
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Everything Cucumber–Smoked Salmon Bites
Meet your new favorite elegant appetizer! Just why is it bound to become a new favorite? Because it's easy to prep ahead! You can even use a store-bought everything seasoning blend rather than making your own to take out a step.
Chipotle Pasta Salad With Mozzarella
Chipotle peppers blended into the creamy dressing add a kick of spice and South-of-the-Border flavor. Tomatoes and cucumbers give a welcome doze of freshness to this crowd-pleasing pasta salad.
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Greek Salad with Chicken
Hot summer days call for refreshing dinners, and that's exactly what you'll find in this chicken salad. Wait to dress the salad until right before you serve it so the greens stay crisp.
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