Who knew that a humble cucumber could be so delicious? We found 14 amazing recipes that turn this refreshing veggie into tasty dishes you'll want to make every day. From cool salads to soups, get ready to be a cucumber convert!
Asian Cucumber Salad

This Asian cucumber salad TikTok recipe features crunchy cucumber springs tossed in a sesame soy dressing. It’s fun, easy, and absolutely delicious! Asian Cucumber Salad.
Cucumber Salsa
How to make the best cucumber salsa - This simple and easy dip recipe uses crisp, fresh veggies like tomatoes, cukes, and spicy peppers for the ultimate healthy summer salsa! Serve with baked tortilla chips or as a topping for meat or tacos. Cucumber Salsa.
Watermelon and Cucumber Salad
Brightly colored and beautiful, this watermelon feta cucumber salad is a refreshing side dish. It’s a Greek-inspired watermelon salad combining sweet, savory and tangy flavors in every mouthful. The salad itself only calls for 4 ingredients while the dressing only requires 3, making it a quick and easy side dish for anyone to rustle up in just a few minutes. You will love this summer BBQ recipe! Watermelon and Cucumber Salad.
Cucumber And Napa Cabbage Slaw
This Napa cabbage salad is a perfect blend of crisp, refreshing veggies and a zesty dressing. It's a quick 5-ingredient side dish that's low on effort but big on flavor. Cucumber And Napa Cabbage Slaw.
Cucumber Gazpacho
This cucumber gazpacho recipe is made with avocado and soaked cashews for a creamy texture highlighted with bright lime, basil and mint flavors. It’s the perfect refreshing chilled summer soup. Cucumber Gazpacho.
Cucumber And Cauliflower Salad
Vibrant, healthy, and delicious Creamy Cauliflower Salad With Cucumber And Corn is going to be on repeat this summer. So easy to make. You'll love the creamy and herby sauce. Cucumber And Cauliflower Salad.
Korean Cucumber Salad
This easy Korean cucumber salad (oi muchim) is great as a side dish (banchan) for hot summer days when you want something quick, sweet, tangy, and refreshing. Korean Cucumber Salad.
Creamy Cucumber Salad with Pickled Red Onions
A healthier twist to the classic creamy cucumber salad recipe with quick pickled red onions. The perfect summer salad for any cookout! Creamy Cucumber Salad with Pickled Red Onions.
Shirazi Salad
Shirazi salad is a refreshing and healthy salad that originated in the city of Shiraz, Iran. It's a simple salad made with diced tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and herbs, dressed with a tangy dressing made with lemon juice and olive oil. Shirazi Salad.
Israeli Salad
Israeli salad, emblematic of its country's cuisine, embodies the spirit of fresh and simple cooking. Made primarily of finely chopped vegetables, this dish dances with vibrant colors and bursts with crisp textures. It's not just a salad; it's a celebration of nature's bounty and a testament to the beauty of minimalism in the culinary arts. Israeli Salad.
Spiralized Cucumber Summer Salad
A cool and refreshing spiralized cucumber salad with mango, avocado, and lime. Perfect on a hot summer day for lunch or dinner. Serve this salad as a main dish or as a side dish. Only 10 minutes to prep! Spiralized Cucumber Summer Salad.
Thai Inspired Cucumber Salad
This Thai Inspired Cucumber Salad is light, crisp, and loaded with flavor! It's a little spicy from jalapeños and has a great crunch from roasted peanuts. Simple, healthy and absolutely delicious! Perfect for using up a bumper crop of cucumbers in the summer. I could eat this every single day! Thai Inspired Cucumber Salad.
Cucumber Onion Salad
This cucumber red onion salad is a refreshing, perfect side dish that takes only 5 minutes to make. With its homemade Italian dressing, it's a quick and easy salad recipe that only requires 5 ingredients! Cucumber Red Onion Salad.
Cucumber Melon Salad With Feta And Mint
This incredibly refreshing Cucumber Melon Salad with Feta + Mint is loaded with crisp cucumber, sweet summer cantaloupe, and salty chards of feta cheese. Simplicity at it's best! Cucumber Melon Salad With Feta And Mint.
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Iryna Bychkiv is the founder and writer of the culinary website Lavender & Macarons, where she shares clean, European-inspired recipes that are delicious, easy to prepare, and made with wholesome ingredients. Iryna loves creating meals that are simple yet healthy and unique, including vegan and vegetarian recipes.
Iryna is also a freelance writer for MSN and Associated Press Wire.
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