Cucumbers are a favorite summer fruit and are grown in many home gardens. They have a mild and refreshing flavor that is the perfect ingredient in both cool and creamy salads. From the classic combination of sliced cucumbers, red onion, and a tangy vinegar dressing to creamy dill salads with sour cream or yogurt, cucumber salads are a perfect side dish for any summer meal. But cucumbers can also be enjoyed in sandwiches stuffed with herbs and cheese or used as an appetizer with smoked salmon. And of course when you have an abundance of fresh cucumbers in your garden, you can always can them and make a nice crispy pickle!
Creamy Cucumber Salad
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Creamy Cucumber Salad with onion and dill is an easy summer side dish that is a true classic. Enjoy making this fresh cucumber salad just like your grandmother made! Perfect as a side dish with your favorite recipes.
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Easy Cucumber And Carrot Salad With Sweet And Spicy Dressing
This crunchy side dish is perfect for hot days. The cool crisp cucumbers are perfectly paired with the sweet and spicy dressing.
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Fennel-Cucumber Bites with Creamy Tuna
This is such an easy-to-make canned tuna appetizer that tastes amazing. It's crunchy with a delicious creamy filling and a combo of salty and naturally sweet flavors. Fresh veggies like cucumber and raw fennel add delicate sweet and anise-like flavors.
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Summer Watermelon Salad With Mint And Cucumber
Watermelon cucumber salads are cool and refreshing, making them the perfect side dish for summer cookouts and potlucks. This salad has a sweet and tangy honey lime dressing drizzled all over.
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Fresh Mango Cucumber Salad
juicy mangos and crisp cucumbers are the perfect pairing in this colorful summer salad. Serve this as a healthier side dish for your cookouts and barbeque.
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Cucumber Onion Salad
This Cucumber Onion Salad is a simple salad mixing crisp cucumbers, thinly sliced red onion, and tossed in a light tangy dressing with fresh dill. It makes a great side dish. It pairs nicely with grilled meats and seafood!
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Refreshing Infused Cucumber Lemon Ginger Water
This refreshing cucumber lemon ginger water will quench your thirst on a hot summer day. This is the perfect way to stay hydrated and ditch the sugary sodas.
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Spicy Cucumber Salad
This easy Asian Spicy Cucumber Salad perfectly balances heat, salt, acid, and sweetness. It is crispy, refreshing, and a great snack, side dish, or garnish. And it only takes 10 minutes to make!
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Miso Cucumber Salad
This tasty Miso Cucumber Salad is filled with cucumbers, carrots, and protein-packed edamame, and tossed with a mouth-watering homemade miso dressing. Perfect for a delicious lunch or a unique side dish, this cucumber salad may be simple, but it’s not boring!
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Cucumber Salad
This Cucumber Salad Recipe is the perfect light and refreshing lunch or go-to side dish. Filled with crunchy cucumbers, quick-pickled red onions, and avocado, it’s easy to enjoy this cucumber salad year-round with your favorite recipes!
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Smoked Salmon Cucumber Bites
These easy cucumber appetizers need just 6 simple ingredients! This cucumber salmon bites recipe takes just 15 minutes - perfect for any occasion. You have to give it a try.
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Cucumber Shrimp Salad
This cool and creamy Cucumber Shrimp Salad is a protein-packed recipe. Plump juicy shrimp and crisp cucumbers in a creamy dill dressing are light & refreshing. This chilled seafood salad is the best lunch or side dish for shrimp lovers.
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Crispy Sweet Pickles
Sweet Pickles are the perfect thing to do with the plethora of cucumbers in your garden! They can be water bath canned or cold packed (quick pickled), for shorter storage!
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Farro Salad
If you are looking for a light and refreshing garden fresh salad, look no further than this simple Farro salad recipe with lemon and cucumber! This salad is reminiscent of tabbouleh and can be customized based on what's currently growing in your garden!
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Smoked Salmon Toasts with Cucumber Ribbons
This breakfast recipe of smoked salmon toast is made up of crunchy toast, fresh smoked salmon, cucumber ribbons, and creme fraiche. Finish with a runny boiled egg for a delicious brunch!
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Asian Cucumber Salad
This Asian cucumber salad recipe is ready in minutes with sliced cucumbers tossed with sesame oil, chili flakes, and spicy Sichuan peppercorns, so light and refreshing!
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Cucumber Sandwiches
Cucumber Sandwiches are a traditional pairing for English tea, and these easy veggie sandwiches are so simple to make that they are perfect for lunches, picnics, or appetizers too!
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Cucumber Wraps with Green Goddess Dressing
Cucumber wraps are drenched in a herby robust flavor from the green goddess dressing. There’s also Parmesan cheese sprinkled in there and the Romaine lettuce adds an extra burst of crunch in the bite.
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Tzatziki Sauce
Tzatziki is a Greek condiment that uses simple and healthy ingredients. Use it as a sauce with grilled meats, sandwiches, gyros, tacos, and salads. It's also the perfect appetizer dip to serve with pita chips and vegetables.
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