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18 Cucumber Recipes

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Sesame, Tomato, and Cucumber Salad

Sesame, Tomato, and Cucumber Salad
Credit: Alison Miksch

Recipe: Sesame, Tomato, and Cucumber Salad

The vinaigrette is made with salty soy sauce, but before serving, sprinkle a pinch of flaky sea salt to add texture to the fresh tomatoes. This is probably the easiest side dish you'll come across this summer, but don't let its ease fool you—it's absolutely packed with fresh, seasonal flavor.

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Open-Faced Tomato Sandwiches with Creamy Cucumber Spread

Open-Faced Tomato Sandwiches with Creamy Cucumber Spread
Credit: Alison Miksch

Recipe: Open-Faced Tomato Sandwiches with Creamy Cucumber Spread

Always use a serrated knife, which cuts through the tomato's skin without damaging flesh and losing juice. These savory sandwiches are great for a casual summer cocktail party. Just slice in half to make handling just a bit easier—especially if guests are also juggling a cocktail glass.

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Granitas

Cucumber-Basil Granita
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Recipe: Cucumber-Basil Granita

Recipe: Raspberry Limeade Granita

Recipe: Chocolate Milk Granita

Recipe: Orange Cream Granita

These fresh and fruity shaved ice desserts are a breeze to make. Throwing a party? Add your favorite spirit for slushy cocktails.

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Brisket Tacos with Summer Salsa

Brisket Tacos with Summer Salsa
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Recipe: Brisket Tacos with Summer Salsa

Slow-cooker beef brisket and crunchy fruit summer salsa make these tacos a perfect blend of savory and sweet.

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Cucumbers with Ginger, Rice Vinegar, and Mint

Cucumbers with Ginger, Rice Vinegar, and Mint
Credit: Helen Norman

Recipe: Cucumbers with Ginger, Rice Vinegar, and Mint

Season with salt and pepper.

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Icebox Cucumber Pickles

Icebox Cucumber Pickles
Credit: Iain Bagwell

Recipe: Icebox Cucumber Pickles

Make these classic pickles from Fun, Food & Flowers the night before a picnic or barbecue for a sweet-tart side.

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Creamy Basil-Black Pepper Cucumbers

Creamy Basil-Black Pepper Cucumbers
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Recipe: Creamy Basil-Black Pepper Cucumbers

Prepare and chill for up to 24 hours before serving.

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Flank Steak and Cucumber Salad

Flank Steak and Cucumber Salad
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Recipe: Flank Steak and Cucumber Salad

This steak recipe shows off Asian flavors with chili paste, lime, soy sauce, and sesame oil.

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Mini Crab Cakes with Pineapple-Cucumber Salsa

Crab Cakes
Credit: Photo: Jim Franco

These crowd-pleasing mini cakes make impressive small bites for your outdoor party.

Recipe: Mini Crab Cakes with Pineapple-Cucumber Salsa

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Cucumber-and-Sugar Snap Salad

Cucumber-and-Sugar Snap Salad
Credit: Photo: Hector Sanchez

Recipe: Cucumber-and-Sugar Snap Salad

Almost any raw veggie works in this cucumber salad. Try using bell peppers, jicama, or fresh corn kernels.

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Salmon-Cucumber Tea Sandwiches

Vegetable Medley Tea Sandwiches
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Recipe: Salmon-Cucumber Tea Sandwiches

Make pretty mosaics with our all-purpose cream cheese spread and layering method. Salmon and cucumber make for a refreshing and delicious pairing.

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Cucumber-Basil Dressing

Cucumber-Basil Dressing
Credit: Photo: Hector Sanchez

Tomatoes, meet a new best friend.

Recipe: Cucumber-Basil Dressing

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Scallion-and-Benne Cucumber Noodles

Scallion-and-Benne Cucumber Noodles
Credit: Photo: Hector Sanchez

Slice the cucumbers just until you reach the seeds, but no farther or the noodles become raggedy. Pair with fish or shrimp.

Recipe: Scallion-and-Benne Cucumber Noodles

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Cucumber Gin & Tonic

Cucumber Gin & Tonic
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Recipe: Cucumber Gin & Tonic

Fresh cucumber and a lime wedge give this refreshing sipper a pretty presentation.

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Crisp Cucumber Salad Recipes

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Recipe: Tomato-Cucumber Salad

When it comes to finding a healthy way to start a meal, nothing works better than the cool, fresh flavors of cucumber salad.

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Cucumber-and-Charred Red Onion Relish

Cucumber-and-Charred Red Onion Relish
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Chop the veggies as finely or coarsely as you like; spoon over grilled meat.

Recipe: Cucumber-and-Charred Red Onion Relish

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Korean Cabbage Wraps with Sweet-and-Sour Cucumber Salad

Korean Cabbage Wraps with Sweet-and-Sour Cucumber Salad
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Recipe: Korean Cabbage Wraps with Sweet-and-Sour Cucumber Salad

A robust cousin of Sriracha, gochujang is a spicy-sweet fermented chili paste used in Korean dishes. Here it adds depth of flavor to a Korean-style barbecue sauce. Find it in the Asian section of supermarkets or Walmart.

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Cucumber-Ginger Limeade

Cucumber-Ginger Limeade
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Recipe: Cucumber-Ginger Limeade

Try this cooler with gin, vodka, rum, or tequila.

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    1 of 18 Sesame, Tomato, and Cucumber Salad
    2 of 18 Open-Faced Tomato Sandwiches with Creamy Cucumber Spread
    3 of 18 Granitas
    4 of 18 Brisket Tacos with Summer Salsa
    5 of 18 Cucumbers with Ginger, Rice Vinegar, and Mint
    6 of 18 Icebox Cucumber Pickles
    7 of 18 Creamy Basil-Black Pepper Cucumbers
    8 of 18 Flank Steak and Cucumber Salad
    9 of 18 Mini Crab Cakes with Pineapple-Cucumber Salsa
    10 of 18 Cucumber-and-Sugar Snap Salad
    11 of 18 Salmon-Cucumber Tea Sandwiches
    12 of 18 Cucumber-Basil Dressing
    13 of 18 Scallion-and-Benne Cucumber Noodles
    14 of 18 Cucumber Gin & Tonic
    15 of 18 Crisp Cucumber Salad Recipes
    16 of 18 Cucumber-and-Charred Red Onion Relish
    17 of 18 Korean Cabbage Wraps with Sweet-and-Sour Cucumber Salad
    18 of 18 Cucumber-Ginger Limeade

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