Recipes with cucumbers

Salmon cucumber rounds with canned salmon, yogurt cheese, lemon zest, and tarragon piped onto crisp cucumber slices. A light, make-ahead party appetizer.

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.

Raita with tomato, cucumber, scallions, and cilantro in a yogurt base with bloomed cumin and ginger. A cooling Indian condiment that tames spicy curries and adds a tangy, creamy contrast to any meal.

Cucumber dill dip with cream cheese, mayonnaise, fresh dill, lemon juice, green onions, and a dash of hot sauce. A cool, creamy dip that works with chips, crackers, or fresh vegetables.

Iced cucumber yogurt soup: a no-cook chilled soup blended with mint, scallion, lemon, and garlic, then enriched with sour cream and yogurt. The summer starter that cools the room as it cools the palate.

Chunky avocado soup blends creamy pureed avocado with milk and chicken broth, then layers in diced corn, cucumber, tomato, and jalapeño. Chilled Mexican-style summer soup.

Individual meatloaf mini-loaves baked in a muffin tin and topped with a creamy mushroom, cucumber, tomato, and sour cream sauce. A fun twist on classic meatloaf.

Soupa tsatziki is a chilled Greek yogurt and cucumber soup with garlic, dill, mint, and fruity olive oil. No-cook, served icy cold with meze. Tangy, herbaceous, summer-perfect.

This is a very light and healthy recipe, try this salmon, cucumber chili salad, it is a really good recipe!

Cucumber dill dip blends cream cheese and mayo with chopped cucumber, fresh dill, lemon and a hit of hot sauce. Cool, herby party dip that's better the next day. Pairs with crudites, chips or pita.

Cucumber yogurt sauce with shredded cucumber, dill, scallions, and a splash of vinegar. A cool, tangy tzatziki-style dip that pairs with grilled meats, pita, or appetizers.

Pale green cucumber soup blended smooth with chicken broth and tangy sour cream. Refreshing chilled gazpacho with lemon, garlic, and customizable toppings bar.

Individual cheese-stuffed meatloaves made with ground beef and shredded cucumber, cooked in the microwave with melted cheese on top. A unique weeknight dinner in 25 minutes.

Creamed cucumbers boil cucumbers tender, then toss in a paprika-spiked béchamel of butter, flour, and milk. A vintage Scandinavian-leaning side dish for fish and roast pork.

Chilled cucumber dill soup blended smooth with soy milk for a creamy, dairy-free summer soup. A light vegan cucumber soup with garlic and fresh dill served cold.

Cucumber dill dip blends finely diced cucumber, fresh dill, mayo, and sour cream into a cool, tangy spread. Pairs with raw vegetables, crackers, or grilled fish.

Oshkinigikwe is a traditional Anishinaabe tomato stew built from Mexican tomatoes, shallots, cucumbers, and corn flour. Simple, vegan, and deeply rooted in Indigenous foodways.

Sugar-free marinated cucumber salad with vinegar, garlic, and black pepper. Salt-brined thin slices release their water, then soak up a tangy dressing for a crisp, diabetic-friendly side dish.

Minted veggie dip blends non-fat yogurt, light sour cream, fresh cucumber, garlic, and chopped mint into a cool, creamy dip for raw vegetables. Light, refreshing, and low-fat.

Low-calorie yogurt salad dressing with cucumber, fresh mint, and garlic. A creamy, tangy alternative to heavy dressings with just 6 ingredients and no oil needed.

Sweet-sour cucumber salad with paper-thin slices wilted in salt, then tossed in a simple vinegar and sugar dressing. Three ingredients, no cooking, and a crisp-tender texture that pairs with anything.

Solionye ogurtsy, traditional Russian salt-brined cucumbers fermented with dill, horseradish, garlic, and tarragon. Crisp, sour, and packed straight into jars with no vinegar in sight.

Chilled cucumber cream soup with whipping cream, chicken broth, and butter. Cooked cucumbers and onions are blended silky smooth, then served cold for a refreshing summer starter.

Classic bread and butter pickles with that sweet-tangy crunch you remember from grandma's kitchen. Cucumbers, onions, and bell peppers cured in a spiced vinegar brine with mustard seed, turmeric, and celery seed.

Stuff a pita pocket with crispy bacon, torn romaine, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, shredded carrots, and ranch dressing for a fresh BLT garden pita in just 10 minutes. No cooking required.

Grilled black bean and tofu burgers with Thai-inspired flavors like ginger, garlic, and soy, topped with a tangy peanut cilantro sauce and cucumber slices.

Grilled flounder fillets with lime, lemon, and quick-pickled cucumber noodles. A bright citrus-forward seafood dinner with a refreshing salad base.

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.

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.

Sichuan bang bang chicken: poached chicken pounded and torn into shreds, served cold over cucumber matchsticks with a soy-sesame-scallion sauce. A classic Chinese cold appetizer.

Chilled buttermilk shrimp soup with crunchy cucumber and a kick of dry mustard. No cooking required! A refreshing, light summer soup that's ready after a few hours in the fridge.

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.

Savory cucumber jelly with grated cucumber, vinegar, onion, and pimientos set in unflavored gelatin. A cool, tangy Southern side for cold meats and fish.

A delicious chilled soup that's made from plain yogurt, light cream and cucumbers.

Pan bagnat-style French roll sandwich stuffed with anchovies, black olives, capers, tomatoes, and cucumber in olive oil and mayo. A bold, briny, no-cook Mediterranean meal.

A vibrant chilled beet and cucumber soup pureed with fresh orange juice, zest, and chicken stock. Earthy, bright, and stunning in color. Garnished with sour cream for an elegant cold soup.

Microwave mackerel fillets topped with a cool yogurt-cucumber-dill sauce inspired by gyro tzatziki. A quick, healthy fish dinner ready in 20 minutes.

Chilled Senegalese soup with chicken broth, sour cream, curry powder, hot sauce, and shredded cucumber. A creamy, no-cook cold soup ready in 20 minutes.

A delicious accompaniment for any dish. Vary the number of chili peppers in the sauce according to personal taste.

Open-faced tuna Danish stacked on toast with crunchy cabbage, grated carrot, cool cucumber slices, and a tangy yogurt-ketchup dressing. No-cook, 15 minutes, and diabetic friendly.

Tofu lovers will love this savory dish made from shiitake mushrooms, soy sauce and Japanese cucumbers.

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.

If you want to pick a healthy recipe, this one will satisfy you!

Triple-decker smoked chicken club with kalamata olive tapenade, crispy turkey bacon, tomato, Vidalia onion, and cucumber on thick peasant bread. A Mediterranean twist on the classic.

Cool cucumber yogurt relish with tomato, scallion, and cumin. This Indian-inspired raita comes together in 10 minutes and pairs with everything from grilled meats to spicy curries.

Cucumber tea sandwiches with homemade mint mayonnaise, fresh lemon juice, and Dijon mustard. A 20-minute no-cook appetizer that yields 32 dainty bites for your next gathering.

Greek-style chicken gyros pizza on a crisp crust with minted sour cream sauce, Monterey Jack, Roma tomatoes, cucumber, and crumbled feta. A bright, Mediterranean spin on pizza night.

Crisp mixed greens meet crunchy vegetables in a creamy sesame-peanut dressing spiked with lime and ginger. Roasted peanuts add texture while brown rice syrup brings subtle sweetness to balance the tangy, garlicky Asian-inspired flavors.