Cucumber Recipes

Top ideas for fresh cucumbers: the best cucumber salads, plus soups, dips, and pickle recipes.

Staff Picks

Tomato Cucumber Salad

Rating: 4.33 stars
126
A simple, refreshing salad that accompanies any type of food.
By Sowmya

Molly's Mouthwatering Tzatziki Cucumber Sauce

Rating: 4.66 stars
102
I whipped this up the other night after a fierce craving for a gyro struck me and I was finding a lot of recipes that weren't quite what I was looking for. I wanted a creamier version of tzatziki. I put it on a tortilla with shredded chicken, cheddar, green leaf lettuce and lots of tomatoes and feta. It was sooo good I was eating it by the spoonful! You can play around with adding a little more mayo or sour cream, as my measurements may not have been exact.
By Molly Kooiman Barber

Tangy Cucumber and Avocado Salad

Rating: 4.45 stars
245
Hey, need a fast, easy, crowd-pleasing salad that is easy to play with to suit different tastes? Try this, and you are sure to have a hit!
By Jessie Welch

Asian Cucumber Salad

Rating: 4.64 stars
85
This is a really delicious, light salad.
By sandradxb

Refreshing Cucumber Lemonade

Rating: 4.29 stars
46
Cucumber is the perfect complement to the traditional summer lemonade. Display it in the pitcher with cucumber and/or lemon slices.
By DASHKAYDOT

Greek Orzo Salad

Rating: 4.45 stars
473
A delicious, colorful salad, with artichoke hearts and feta. I receive a lot of requests for this one.
By Patrice

Cucumber Sandwiches I

Rating: 4.27 stars
103
Cucumber sandwiches!! Top party rye with cream cheese and a slice of cucumber, and let the little appetizers work their magic!
By Dorothea Rohatsch

Cucumber and Avocado Sushi

Rating: 4.35 stars
41
Cucumber and avocado sushi! These rolls are easy to make and you can add either fake crab or smoked salmon. Serve with teriyaki or soy sauce and wasabi!
By Lexi S.
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Tzatziki Sauce

Rating: 4.16 stars
471
Easy dressing for gyros or Greek salad. Also makes a nice dipping sauce for Veggies. HINT: Tastes best when chilled for at least 1 hour after preparation.
By DEBNJAMES

Refrigerator Dill Pickles

Rating: 4.63 stars
271
These pickles taste so fresh and have just the right amount of dill and garlic. They taste great along-side a hotdog on a bun. They also taste great alone as a healthy snack. The pickles should be good for 6 weeks. Enjoy! You can also cut cucumbers into chips if you prefer a pickle chip instead of a spear.
By Tammy Gulgren

Agua Fresca de Pepino (Cucumber Limeade)

Rating: 4.77 stars
25
This is another common agua fresca from Mexico. Refreshing, healthy, and delicious! Serve over ice.
By Yoly

Thai Cucumber Salad

Rating: 4.64 stars
435
This sweet and tangy summer salad of cucumber, cilantro, and peanuts with just a hint of heat is always a hit at picnics and potlucks since it doesn't need to be refrigerated and you're pretty much guaranteed to be the only one bringing this dish!
By camp0433
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Inspiration and Ideas

Hungarian Cucumber Salad

Hungarian Cucumber Salad
Rating: Unrated
76
Ready in 15 minutes!
Cucumber Sandwiches

Cucumber Sandwiches
Rating: Unrated
323
"I made these for a bridal shower and everyone was asking for the recipe." – melissa
12 Amazing Cucumber Salads Around the World

Cucumber Salads Around the World
Creative Cucumber Side Dishes

Creative Cucumber Side Dishes
10 Cool and Refreshing Cucumber Drinks

Cool and Refreshing Cucumber Drinks
Smashed Cucumber Salad

Smashed Cucumber Salad
Rating: Unrated
43

Chef John's Gazpacho

Rating: 4.8 stars
250

Only try this recipe if you're going to use some killer, end-of-summer, super-sweet tomatoes. There just isn't any substitute, so happy hunting, and I hope you find some so you give this a try.

More Cucumber Recipes

Tzatziki Sauce

Rating: 4.16 stars
464
Easy dressing for gyros or Greek salad. Also makes a nice dipping sauce for Veggies. HINT: Tastes best when chilled for at least 1 hour after preparation.
By DEBNJAMES

Dad's Creamy Cucumber Salad

Rating: 4.61 stars
272
This was my Dad's recipe and one of our family's all-time summer favorites.
By MHudson

Authentic Mexican Shrimp Cocktail (Coctel de Camarones estilo Mexicano)

Rating: 4.88 stars
148
I prepare this refreshing shrimp cocktail for my family a lot during the hot summer days. Being a Mexican family, we always add Mexican hot sauce (such as Valentina® or Tapatio®) and serve with saltine crackers on the side. The trick is to start with well-chilled shrimp, ketchup, and tomato juice cocktail so it can be ready after only chilling 1 hour in the fridge. Top with additional hot sauce and avocado slices if desired. Enjoy!
By Mexican Sweetheart

Greek Orzo Salad

Rating: 4.45 stars
468
A delicious, colorful salad, with artichoke hearts and feta. I receive a lot of requests for this one.
By Patrice

Nina's Cucumber Salad

Rating: 4.41 stars
44
The recipe for this easy salad came from my grandma, who made it in the summers with fresh dill and cucumbers from her garden.
By Brandi Rose

Adrienne's Cucumber Salad

Rating: 4.54 stars
986
Cool, delicious cucumber salad. For a pretty salad, peel only half of each cucumber, leaving strips of skin on each. Don't make the vinegar solution first and then chop the cucumber because it's important that the vinegar solution be hot to ensure proper flavoring.
By JSCHMAND

Refreshing Cucumber Watermelon Salad

Rating: 4.48 stars
49
I make this for all of my summer picnics, a huge hit!
By kateroo

English Tea Cucumber Sandwiches

Rating: 4.58 stars
52
A refreshing and delicious sandwich. Depending on the way you cut the bread, these can be made as appetizers or a simple lunch time sandwich.
By NJS36

Bibimbap (Korean Rice With Mixed Vegetables)

Rating: 4.58 stars
50
Along with kimchi, bibimbap takes its place among the favored foods in Korean cuisine. Literally meaning 'mixed rice,' it's a popular meal consisting of white rice topped with vegetables, beef, a whole egg, and gochujang (red chili pepper paste). For those who cannot handle the spiciness (like our children), you can substitute with soy sauce or Sriracha (rooster sauce) in place of it.
By mykoreaneats

Mom's Cucumbers

Rating: 4.64 stars
219
Tasty marinated cucumbers. Ideal for a fresh side salad.
By Karen

Pickled Cucumber, Fig, and Halloumi Salad

Pickled cucumber, fig, and halloumi salad is a special Greek-inspired recipe.
By OneWholesomeMeal

Bread and Butter Pickles II

Rating: 4.79 stars
336
These are the best bread and butter pickles I have ever had!! And I have been looking for a long time. I guarantee you'll love them! This recipe makes a lot, so get ready to crunch. Enjoy!
By David

Rainbow Pasta Salad II

Rating: 4.48 stars
131
This is a really quick and easy pasta salad. Great for picnics and BBQ's.
By JENNIEANNE

Greek Tzatziki

Rating: 4.51 stars
210
This cool Greek dip only gets better with time. Serve with pita bread, in gyros, on lamb or with whatever you like!
By LeeleeCooks

Refreshing Watermelon Salad

Rating: 4.48 stars
97
Surprising yet delicious combination of ingredients that can be had as a starter salad, healthy snack or a light meal.
By CHICA3578

Thai Cucumber Salad

Rating: 4.64 stars
429
This sweet and tangy summer salad of cucumber, cilantro, and peanuts with just a hint of heat is always a hit at picnics and potlucks since it doesn't need to be refrigerated and you're pretty much guaranteed to be the only one bringing this dish!
By camp0433

The Best Vegetable Salad

Rating: 4.36 stars
7
This is a refreshing salad using all different kinds of vegetables. You can use whatever you like, but the main things that makes it good are the tomatoes and cucumbers. It is much like an Israeli salad. The homemade dressing is very good on it, but so is just plain olive oil.
By DUSTYDO157

Good for You Greek Salad

Rating: 4.64 stars
427
A yummy and low-fat Greek salad recipe. You can use two green onions instead of the small red onion, if you wish.
By Candice

My Big Fat Greek Salad

Rating: 4.85 stars
68
You can't go wrong with this Greek salad, especially if you remember the only and most important tip: toss it with the vinegar first before adding olive oil. If you don't, it will not taste as good. Which reminds me, giving the amounts here is very difficult, since this really should be made to your tastes, so please use the ingredient list as a very rough outline.
By Chef John

Spicy Refrigerator Dill Pickles

Rating: 4.62 stars
229
This is a wonderful, spicy dill pickle with a nice hint of sweetness. Plan to at least double the amount of crushed red pepper if you like it REALLY spicy...YUM!
By FAIRYFAHRENHOLZ

Garden Gazpacho

Rating: 5 stars
1
My husband requested a gazpacho and it was great to use what I had just picked from my friends' garden. We just love living at the lake during the summer and our friends came over to enjoy this with us. The longer you let it sit in the refrigerator, the better.
By Cindy Anschutz Barbieri

Healthy Green Juice

Rating: 4.43 stars
88
Great healthy drink for detoxing after the holidays or whenever you have overdone it. Worth it to buy the organic celery, even if you buy conventional for everything else. Adjust fruit and veggie amounts to suit your personal taste. More apple equals a sweeter drink. Store any extra in a glass jar in the fridge for up to a day. Shake before drinking.
By PageLeeNC

Gurkensalat (German Cucumber Salad)

Rating: 4.59 stars
171
A traditional German favorite that I have loved since I was a child. This recipe is quick, easy, and delicious. Substitute cider vinegar for a different flavor. I prefer to leave the skins on the cucumbers for more texture and flavor, but they can also be peeled prior to slicing if desired. Flavor is best when marinated for several hours before serving.
By hisunbeam

Homemade Refrigerator Pickles

Rating: 4.64 stars
342
Just pickles!!! These are easy to make, and are a great way to use vegetables from the garden.
By dcbeck46
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