Here are 25 easy cucumber recipes to make this summer! The best cucumber salads, appetizers, soups, yummy dips, and pickles! Crisp, cooling, and refreshing cucumbers are low in calories, very hydrating, and high in fisetin, a powerful healing flavonoid.
Table of Contents
- Our Best Cucumber Salads
- Asian Cucumber Salad
- Creamy Cucumber Salad
- Dilly Cucumber Tomato Salad
- Korean Cucumber Salad
- Mexican Cucumber Salad
- Cucumber Orzo Salad with Lemon & Basil
- Nectarine Salad with Cucumber, Basil and Goat Cheese
- Greek Salad
- Vegan Ceviche
- Thai Larb Salad
- Persian Cucumber Walnut Salad
- Soba Noodle Salad
- Fennel Cucumber Salad
- Ahi Salad with Cucumber Ribbons, Pickled Onions and Dill
- Jicama Salad with Cucumber, Mango, Avocado, Lime and Aleppo
- Watermelon Salad with Cucumber, Scallions and Shiso
- Plum, Jicama & Cucumber Salad
- SCALLOP CRUDO WITH CUCUMBER AND RADISH
- Cucumber Soup Recipes
- Cucumber Gazpacho
- Cucumber Melon Soup
- Creamy Cucumber Sauce
- Tzatziki!
- Raita
- Fermented & Pickled Cucumber Recipes
- Pickled Vegetables
- Homemade Dill Pickles!
- Cucumber Kimchi Pickles
- Chef’s Tips
- More Veggie Collections
- Asian Cucumber Salad Video
- 25+ Easy Cucumber Recipes
Our Best Cucumber Salads
Cucumber Salads are at the top of the list this summer. Light and refreshing, with the perfect crunch, they cool and hydrate the body during the hot months.
Asian Cucumber Salad
This Asian Cucumber Salad is cool and refreshing and pairs well with many things. It’s vegan and gluten-free and is a nice addition to meals and bowls you are already making!
Creamy Cucumber Salad
Creamy Cucumber Salad with sliced cucumbers, dill and mint in a creamy yogurt dressing. Cool and refreshing this herby Turkish-inspired summer salad pairs well with grilled meats or fish, or falafels!
Dilly Cucumber Tomato Salad
This Cucumber Tomato Salad is fresh and light, made with vine-ripe tomatoes, juicy garden cucumbers, slivers of red onion, and fresh dill, tossed in a red wine vinaigrette.
Korean Cucumber Salad
Tangy spicy Korean Cucumber Salad (Oi Muchim) is crunchy, cool, and refreshing. An easy-to-make Korean cucumber side dish that is healthy and delicious.
Mexican Cucumber Salad
This cucumber salad recipe is quick and easy! Made with cilantro, red onion, and lime, it pairs with so many things! Tuck into tacos or Burrito bowls or serve as a refreshing side.
Cucumber Orzo Salad with Lemon & Basil
Lemon Basil Orzo Salad is located with cucumbers, tomatoes and arugula. A healthy, vegan, pasta salad that can be made ahead for midweek lunches or potlucks. Keep it vegan or add feta!
Nectarine Salad with Cucumber, Basil and Goat Cheese
A juicy Nectarine Salad with cucumber, basil, goat cheese, red onion, and optional Urfa Biber (Turkish Chili Pepper). A simple delicious Farmers Market Salad you can put together in minutes!
Greek Salad
This Classic Greek Salad is bursting with summertime flavor! Made with vine-ripened tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, kalamata olives, and sheep’s milk feta, this salad highlights the best of summer produce and lets the vegetables shine!
Vegan Ceviche
This plant-based, Vegan Ceviche is made with hearts of palm (instead of fish) and traditional Mexican ceviche ingredients- cucumber tomato, cilantro, jalapeno, lime juice, and avocado. It is a very easy recipe that can be whipped up in minutes! Serve it on mini tostadas, with chips or in lettuce cups!
Thai Larb Salad
A 30-Minute recipe for Thai Larb Salad, a fresh flavorful Thai salad loaded up with crunchy cucumber, fresh herbs and radishes and tossed in a tangy lime dressing! This can be made in 30 minutes flat! Serve it with lettuce wraps, rice or both!
Persian Cucumber Walnut Salad
Persian Cucumber Walnut Salad and mounds of fresh herbs like mint, dill, cilantro, chives and parsley. Refreshing!
Soba Noodle Salad
This Soba Noodle Salad is loaded with cucumbers, herbs and other seasonal veggies! For a protein boost, top with savory tofu, smoked salmon, or grilled chicken. Quick, easy and full of earthy-crunchy goodness.
Fennel Cucumber Salad
Simple, delicious Fennel Cucumber Salad with Dill- refreshing and light, this vegan salad can be made ahead, and pairs well with so many things!
Ahi Salad with Cucumber Ribbons, Pickled Onions and Dill
Refreshing Ahi Salad with cucumber ribbons, pickled onions, dill and mustard seed dressing- a simple healthy tuna recipe that is low-carb, gluten-free, and paleo.
Jicama Salad with Cucumber, Mango, Avocado, Lime and Aleppo
Jicama Salad with Mango, Cucumber, Avocado, Lime, and Aleppo Chile Flakes – a delicious healthy side dish that pairs well with grilled chicken and fish. Perfect for alfresco dining, outdoor gatherings, barbecues and potlucks!
Watermelon Salad with Cucumber, Scallions and Shiso
A simple delicious recipe for Watermelon Shiso Salad with Cucumber, Sesame Seeds and Scallions – a light and refreshing Asian-style Watermelon Salad that is vegan, gluten-free and full of flavor!
Plum, Jicama & Cucumber Salad
A Plum Salad with Jicama and Cucumber, dressed with a flavorful Plum Shiso Shrub. Crunchy, refreshing and light, it’s deliciously cooling on and hot summer’s day!
SCALLOP CRUDO WITH CUCUMBER AND RADISH
Scallop Crudo with Cucumber and Shiso… and a step-by-step on how to make Crudo, The Italian Version of Sushi- so simple, delicious, and healthy!
Cucumber Soup Recipes
There is nothing more cooling in the heat of summer than Cucumber Soup! Here are a few of our favorites!
Cucumber Gazpacho
Cool and refreshing Cucumber Gazpacho with yogurt, cilantro, coriander and lime. Top this with shrimp or keep it vegetarian! So simple and tasty. With a Video!
Cucumber Melon Soup
Chilled Cucumber Melon Soup – an easy, healthy summer soup that can be served as an appetizer or light meal. Refreshing and delicious!
Creamy Cucumber Sauce
Cucumbers are the perfect addition to sauces that tend to cool the palate, perfect served alongside spicy meals, or grilled meats.
Tzatziki!
Cooling Cucumber Tzatziki – a traditional Greek cucumber-yogurt sauce that can be made in just 20 minutes!
Raita
This is a simple, authentic Raita Recipe—an Indian yogurt sauce with cucumber, mint, and cilantro. Cooling and refreshing, it is served with spicy Indian dishes to help cool the palate.
Fermented & Pickled Cucumber Recipes
Have a plethora of cucumbers growing in your garden? These cucumber recipes are perfect for extending their shelf life!
Pickled Vegetables
These refrigerator pickles can be made with cucumbers, carrots, beets, turnips, radishes, kohlrabi, onions, cauliflower, peppers, asparagus or green beans A simple, delicious recipe that can be used with most any veggie!
Homemade Dill Pickles!
How to make Manhattan-style, homemade fermented Pickles with Garlic and Dill! An easy step-by-step guide to making the most flavorful, crunchy, tangy pickles full of healthy probiotics, with only 20 minutes of hands-on time!
Cucumber Kimchi Pickles
How to make fermented Cucumber Kimchi Pickles in 3-5 days with 20 minutes of hands-on time! Easy to make and full of healthy, gut-supporting probiotics.
Chef’s Tips
- Selecting Cucumbers: Choose firm cucumbers with vibrant green skin. Avoid those with soft spots or wrinkles, as they may be overripe and mushy.
- Peeling Cucumbers: For recipes that require peeling, use a vegetable peeler to remove the skin. Consider leaving some skin intact for added texture and a pop of color.
- Removing Seeds: To remove seeds, slice the cucumber lengthwise and use a spoon to scoop them out. This helps reduce the moisture content and prevents sogginess. Usually the bigger the cucumber the more and bigger the seeds.
- Salting Cucumbers: Enhances crunch and flavor while removing extra liquid that can water down the dressing. For salads, lightly salt the cucumber slices and let them sit in a colander to drain for 15-30 minutes before rinsing and patting dry.
- Slicing Techniques: Use a sharp knife or mandoline and experiment with different slicing techniques, such as bite-sized chunks, thin rounds, ribbons, or julienne strips, to vary the texture and presentation of your dishes.
- Balancing Flavors: Pair cucumbers with ingredients that complement their mild flavor, such as yogurt, vinegar, dill, black pepper, or fresh mint.
- Storing Cucumbers: Store cucumbers in the refrigerator wrapped in a paper towel and placed inside a plastic bag to maintain their freshness for up to a week.
- Using Leftover Cucumber Salads: Leftover cucumber salads can be transformed into refreshing toppings for delicious cucumber sandwiches, fish or steak tacos, or wraps.
We hope you enjoy these delicious cucumber recipes! Have a favorite? Let us know! Mine are our Asian Cucumber Salad, Cucumber Gazpacho, and Creamy Cucumber Salad! Oh! And of course, Raita and Tzatziki, both staples around here!
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More Veggie Collections
Asian Cucumber Salad Video
25+ Easy Cucumber Recipes
- Prep Time: 15
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: salad
- Method: tossed
- Cuisine: american
- Diet: Vegan
Description
Here is a collection of our 25 Easy Cucumber Recipes to try this summer! Crisp, cooling and refreshing cucumbers are low in calories and delicious in many things: Creamy Cucumber Salad
Ingredients
- 2 large English Cucumbers (or 6 Persian cucumbers) thinly sliced (skin on) see notes.
- 1/4 of a red onion, very thinly sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or more to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, lime juice, rice vinegar or white wine vinegar (more to taste)
- 1/2 cup fresh chopped herbs -dill, cilantro, mint, Italian parsley, or basil (or use a combo)
- pinch aleppo chili flakes or Urfa biber– optional
Instructions
Place all ingredients in a medium bowl, and gently tossing together or stir.
Taste, and sprinkle more salt and acid as needed. You want this to taste flavorful!
Store leftovers in a sealed airtight container for up to 2 days in the fridge.
Notes
English and Persian cucumbers have thin skins that are perfectly edible. If you use regular cucumbers peel the skins off.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 61
- Sugar: 2.2 g
- Sodium: 196.9 mg
- Fat: 4.8 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7 g
- Carbohydrates: 5.1 g
- Fiber: 0.8 g
- Protein: 0.8 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Love all these cucumber recipes.
Often underrated and overlooked are cooked cucumber recipes, that for some are easier to digest and super tasty. Sautéed, baked, grilled, asian or mediterranean flavors..delicious!
I will have to try cooking them!
We have made many of these and love them all.
Great to hear Allen!
So excited to try the cucumber salads. Boston is incredibly hot right now and these are just what need.
Yes, cucumbers are so refreshing on hot summer days!