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    19 Delicious Cucumber Recipes!

    LAST UPDATED: June 21, 2021 PUBLISHED: June 21, 2021 By Pam Greer 5 Comments As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    The best Cucumber Recipes to make this summer (or year round!)

    Cucumbers are so versatile and this recipe collection really lets their versatility shine! We have condiments using cucumbers, main dishes with cucumbers, cucumber salads and even cocktails!

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    Cucumbers on a wooden board with text reading 19! Cucumber Recipes.

    We eat a lot of cucumbers at our house, we love them! We either get them from our CSA, our local farmer's market or the grocery store.

    We have them all summer long during cucumber season, but we also enjoy the hot house cucumbers you can now get easily at the grocery store all year long!

    This collection of recipes covers everything from condiments to cocktails!

    Cucumber condiment recipes

    Of course, when you think of cucumbers you think of pickles! Well, we have you covered!

    We have quick pickles like Spicy Quick Cucumber Pickles, Refrigerator Bread and Butter Pickles and even Freezer Bread and Butter Pickles.

    Spicy Quick Pickles
    Spicy Quick Pickled Cucumbers
    These spicy quick pickled cucumbers are so easy and delicious! 
    Click here to see the recipe
    Refrigerator Bread and Butter Pickles
    Refrigerator Bread and Butter Pickles
    These Refrigerator Bread and Butter Pickles are so easy, no canning required. 
    Click here to see the recipe
    Close up of bread and butter pickles.
    Freezer Bread and Butter Pickles
    These freezer bread and butter pickles are so crispy, sweet and tangy! The perfect way to preserve some cucumbers and enjoy fresh pickles in the middle of winter - all without canning!
    Click here to see the recipe

    If you love canning and preserving we have fermented pickles like Half Sour Pickles and Hungarian Summer Pickles.

    Dill pickle lover? Then you are going to love our Simply Good Dill Pickles! These are seriously the best dill pickles you will ever eat!

    Half-sour pickles | Sidewalk shoes
    Half-Sours Pickles | Fermenting!
    These pickles are fermented in a salty brine instead of pickled with vinegar. 
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    Hungarian Summer Pickles | Sidewalk Shoes
    Hungarian Summer Pickles
    These Hungarian Summer Pickles are fermented not pickled with vinegar
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    Simply Good Dill Pickles | Sidewalk Shoes
    The Best Dill Pickles!!
    These Best Dill Pickles are a little spicy and oh so good! 
    Click here to see the recipe

    Did you know that cucumbers are actually a fruit? They are!

    Which is probably why they pair so well with fruits! Try this Fruit Salsa and tell me how good it is!

    Three Fruit Salsa
    Three Fruit Salsa
    This Three Fruit Salsa is easy, healthy and delicious! 
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    Main dishes with cucumbers

    Cucumbers bring so much to the table even in main dishes!

    They are part of a healthy bowl recipe in our Salmon with Ginger Quinoa.

    They add just the right crunch to Spicy Thai Fried Rice and they make the perfect accompaniment in Sweet Chile and Lime Chicken.

    Salmon with Ginger Quinoa
    Salmon with Ginger Quinoa
    Salmon, cucumbers and quick pickled onions on a gingery quinoa make this grain bowl - Salmon with Ginger Quinoa easy and delicious! 
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    Spicy Thai Pork Fried Rice
    Spicy Thai Pork Fried Rice
    You're going to love the Thai spin on this Spicy Thai Pork Fried Rice! 
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    Sweet Chili and Lime Chicken
    A sweet chili sauce makes this Sweet Chili and Lime Chicken so easy and delicious! 
    Click here to see the recipe

    Salads with cucumbers.

    It's no surprise that our biggest group of recipes using cucumbers is salads!

    Two salads that we enjoy year round are a bright beautiful green salad Apple Avocado and Mint Salad and this Chicken with Cucumbers and Peppers.

    This Cucumber Dill Salad is a go to for picnics and BBQ's.

    Bowl with Green Salad and wooden salad tossers.
    Apple and Avocado Salad with Fresh Mint and Lime
    This Apple and Avocado Salad with Fresh Mint and Lime is full of flavor! 
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    Chicken, Cucumbers, and Sweet Peppers Salad
    Chicken, Cucumbers and Sweet Peppers Salad
    Chicken, Cucumbers and Sweet Peppers Salad is quick and healthy made with rotisserie chicken and fresh vegetables. 
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    Bowl filled with sliced cucumbers.
    Cucumber Dill Salad
    With less than 5 ingredients and ready in minutes this is your go to summer side dish!
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    Mediterranean recipes are where cucumbers can really shine! They pair so beautifully with all the flavors of the Mediterranean.

    If you're looking for a hearty grain salad, this Bulgur Salad is just the thing. Pasta lovers will love this Greek Orzo Salad.

    And, if you love Greek salads, we have you covered with a Kale Greek Salad and a Greek Salad with Lettuce.

    Bowl of bulgur salad on a vintage tablecloth
    Bulgur Salad with Dried Cranberries and Cucumbers
    This Mediterranean Bulgur Salad comes together in about 30 minutes!  Prep the veggies while the bulgur soaks and toss everything with a simple and delightful lemon vinaigrette. 
    Click here to see the recipe
    white bowl filled with Greek Orzo Salad
    Greek Orzo Salad
    This Greek Orzo Salad has all the Mediterranean flavors you love!  Juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, tangy olives and feta cheese in a zippy lemon vinaigrette. 
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    Kale Greek Salad
    Kale Greek Salad
    This kale Greek salad is full of bold Mediterranean flavor with crisp vegetables and kale tossed in a classic Greek Vinaigrette! 
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    Greek salad in a white bowl.
    Greek Salad with Lettuce
    This Greek Salad with Lettuce, also called an American Greek Salad takes a classic Greek salad and adds lettuce!
    Click here to see the recipe

    Cucumber Cocktail Recipes.

    Cucumbers and cocktails? Yes, please!

    We start out with a Spicy Cucumber Infused Gin that is so light and refreshing! You can use in any gin cocktail.

    We, of course used it in a Spicy Cucumber Martini to really let it's flavors shine!

    Spicy Cucumber Gin
    Spicy Cucumber Gin
    This easy Infused Gin Recipe uses cucumber and peppers to give gin a refreshing flavor with a kick of heat! 
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    Spicy Cucumber Martini
    Spicy Cucumber Martini
    A gin martini gets a new twist with this Spicy Cucumber Martini! 
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    Which of these amazing recipes are you going to make first?

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    Comments

    1. Toni says

      June 21, 2021 at 12:30 pm

      This is such an amazing list!! I love cucumber and I will definitely try all these!

      Reply
    2. Michelle says

      June 21, 2021 at 10:25 am

      Great round up of cucumber recipes -- I love cukes so I've also got them on hand - can't wait to give some of these a try!

      Reply
    3. maryanne says

      June 21, 2021 at 10:16 am

      Oh my goodness, you had me at "Salmon with Ginger Quinoa"! And so many great pickle recipes! Can't wait to try these!

      Reply
    4. Maria says

      June 21, 2021 at 9:52 am

      Your dill pickle recipe is to die for! Thank you for sharing this,

      Reply
    5. Kechi says

      June 21, 2021 at 9:45 am

      Love this collection of cucumber recipes; saving this post, so, I try some later! Thanks for sharing.

      Reply

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