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Fried Cucumbers

Fried Cucumbers

4.1

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat the vegetable oil in a large heavy skillet over medium high heat. Line a plate with a paper towel; set aside.
  2. 2 Roll the cucumber slices in the cornmeal. Fry the slices in the hot oil, a few at a time, until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer the cucumbers to the prepared plate; sprinkle with salt to serve.

By Carmen

Homemade Refrigerator Pickles

Homemade Refrigerator Pickles

4.6

Prep
25 min
Cook
15 min
Total
1480 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Inspect several canning jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water until needed. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.
  3. 3 Bring vinegar, sugar, and salt to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Boil until sugar dissolves, about 10 minutes.
  4. 4 Place cucumbers, onions, and bell peppers into a large glass mixing bowl. Pour brine over top and toss vegetables for several minutes.
  5. 5 Transfer vegetables and brine to the sterilized jars; don't worry if the brine doesn't cover the vegetables. Refrigerate for 1 to 4 days before eating.

By dcbeck46

Million-Dollar Pickles

Million-Dollar Pickles

4.1

Prep
25 min
Cook
5 min
Total
390 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place cucumbers, onions, and pickling spice in a large bowl; add water. Cover the bowl; set aside for 6 to 8 hours, or overnight.
  2. 2 Inspect 6 pint-sized jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water until pickles are ready. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm, soapy water.
  3. 3 Drain liquid from cucumber mixture; transfer cucumbers, onions, and any pickling spice to a large saucepan. Add sugar, turmeric, and celery seeds; pour in vinegar, adjusting the amount if needed to cover everything. Bring to a boil.
  4. 4 Pack pickles into hot, sterilized jars, filling to within ¼ inch of tops. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around insides of jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe rims with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with lids and screw rings on tightly. Cool to room temperature, then store in the refrigerator.

By Donna

Lazy Housewife Pickles

Lazy Housewife Pickles

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
10095 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Divide cucumbers and onion between two 1-quart jars with lids.
  2. 2 Combine sugar, vinegar, salt, mustard seeds, celery seeds, and turmeric in a bowl until sugar and salt have dissolved; pour evenly over cucumbers and onions. Cover jars with lids. Refrigerate before serving for 1 week.

By clover

Christmas Red Pickles

Christmas Red Pickles

4.8

Prep
40 min
Cook
155 min
Total
3015 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Peel cucumbers, halve lengthwise, and scrape out seeds with a spoon. Cut halves into 1/4-inch half-circles and place into a glass or ceramic crock. Dissolve pickling lime in about 1 quart room temperature water; pour over cucumbers, then add additional water to cover cucumbers by 1/2 inch. Let stand at room temperature for 24 hours.
  2. 2 Drain cucumbers and rinse well with cold water. Place into a large stockpot and cover with cold water. Let stand at room temperature for 3 hours, then drain and rinse again.
  3. 3 Return cucumbers to the stockpot. Add 1 cup vinegar, food coloring, alum, and enough water to cover by 1/2 inch. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 2 hours. Drain and let cool a bit before placing into the glass or ceramic crock.
  4. 4 Stir together sugar, remaining 2 cups vinegar, 2 cups water, red hot candies, and cinnamon sticks in a saucepan over medium heat until sugar and candies dissolve. Pour over warm cucumbers. Cover and let sit for 8 hours to overnight.
  5. 5 Pack pickles into hot, sterilized pint jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with the lids and screw the rings on tightly.
  6. 6 Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower the jars 2 inches apart into boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by at least 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil, cover, and process for 15 to 20 minutes.
  7. 7 Remove the jars from the stockpot and let rest, several inches apart, for 12 to 24 hours. Press the center of each lid with a finger to ensure the lid does not move up or down. Remove the rings for storage and store in a cool, dark area. Refrigerate any jars that do not seal.

By bobbi s

Roasted Garlic Tzatziki

Roasted Garlic Tzatziki

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
1455 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place yogurt in a paper coffee filter, paper towels, or 4 layers of cheesecloth set in a strainer or colander set over a bowl. Strain yogurt in the refrigerator for 24 hours.
  2. 2 Peel and grate cucumber; squeeze out excess water and place into a bowl. Add strained yogurt, mint, garlic purée, lemon juice, and olive oil; stir to combine. Season with salt; chill before serving.

By Diana Moutsopoulos

Bread and Butter Pickles

Bread and Butter Pickles

4.8

Prep
60 min
Cook
30 min
Total
270 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix cucumbers, onions, green bell peppers, garlic, and salt together in a large bowl. Allow to stand approximately 3 hours.
  2. 2 Mix sugar, cider vinegar, mustard seed, turmeric, celery seed, and whole cloves together in a large saucepan; bring to a boil over high heat.
  3. 3 Drain any liquid from the cucumber mixture. Stir cucumbers into the boiling vinegar mixture. Remove from heat shortly before the combined mixture comes to a boil.
  4. 4 Transfer into sterile screw-top jars; seal and chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
  5. 5 Enjoy!

By David

Crisp Bread and Butter Pickles

Crisp Bread and Butter Pickles

4.8

Prep
30 min
Cook
20 min
Total
860 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Immerse the pint jars in simmering water until needed. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.
  2. 2 Combine cucumbers and onions in a large bowl, layering with canning salt: cover with ice cubes. Let stand for 1 hour and 30 minutes. Drain; rinse; drain again and set aside.
  3. 3 Combine vinegar, sugar, mustard seed, turmeric, celery seed, ginger, and peppercorns in a large pot; bring to a boil. Add drained cucumbers and onions; return to a boil.
  4. 4 Pack cucumber mixture and liquid into the hot, sterilized jars, filling to within 1/2 inch of the top. Add rounded 1/8 teaspoon pickle crisp granules to each jar. Remove air bubbles. Top with the lids and screw the rings on tightly.
  5. 5 Process in a boiling-water canner for 10 minutes, adjusting for altitude.
  6. 6 Remove the jars from the canner and let rest, several inches apart, for 12 to 24 hours. Press the center of each lid with a finger to ensure the lid does not move up or down. Remove the rings for storage and store in a cool, dark area.

By Ball

Cucumber Nut Bread

Cucumber Nut Bread

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
50 min
Total
155 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Spray 2 5x9-inch loaf pans with cooking spray.
  2. 2 Place shredded cucumbers into a colander and let drain for about 30 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir eggs, vegetable oil, sugar, vanilla extract, drained cucumber, and pecans together in a large bowl. Whisk flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, baking powder, nutmeg, and cloves in a separate bowl. Stir dry ingredients into the cucumber mixture until batter is thoroughly combined. Spoon batter into prepared loaf pans.
  4. 4 Bake loaves in the preheated oven until lightly browned and a toothpick inserted into the center of each loaf comes out clean, 50 minutes to 1 hour. Let loaves cool in pans for 10 minutes before removing from pans to finish cooling on wire racks.

By Marcella

Agua Fresca de Pepino (Cucumber Limeade)

Agua Fresca de Pepino (Cucumber Limeade)

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
5 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Blend 2 cups water, cucumbers, lime juice, and 2 tablespoons sweetener together in a blender until smooth.
  2. 2 Pour into a pitcher; add remaining 3 cups of water. Stir in additional 2 tablespoons of sweetener to taste. Serve over ice.

By Yoly

Watermelon and Cucumber Agua Fresca

Watermelon and Cucumber Agua Fresca

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Put watermelon in a blender. Blend until the chunks turn to liquid. Add cucumber chunks and blend again. Pour in water, sugar, and lime juice. Blend once more. Strain through a sieve to remove pulp.
  2. 2 Fill 4 glasses with ice and pour agua fresca on top.

By CookingWithShelia

Tilapia Ceviche

Tilapia Ceviche

4.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Chop the raw tilapia into small pieces, and place in a large bowl. Pour in enough lime juice to cover the fish.
  2. 2 Mix the tomato, red onion, and cucumbers into the bowl. Stir in the cilantro. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. 3 Allow the ceviche to marinate, refrigerated, for at least an hour. Taste for seasoning before serving; add salt and pepper if necessary.

By Samantha

Aguachile

Aguachile

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Divide shrimp onto two shallow plates.
  2. 2 Blend lime juice, chiles, cilantro leaves and stems, and 1 teaspoon salt in a blender until smooth. Pour 1/2 of the mixture over each plate of shrimp.
  3. 3 Cover and marinate in the refrigerator until shrimp turn opaque and white, 15 to 25 minutes.
  4. 4 To serve, top each plate with red onion and avocado. Place cucumber around the edges. Sprinkle with remaining salt.

By Yoly

Cucumber Jalapeño Margarita

Cucumber Jalapeño Margarita

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine tequila, lime juice, orange liqueur, and simple syrup in a pitcher with a lid; add jalapeño and 4 thin cucumber slices. Refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, run lime wedges along rims of 4 pint glass; pour salt onto a flat plate. Dip moistened rims into salt to coat.
  3. 3 Fill prepared glasses with ice; pour chilled margarita over top. Garnish each drink with 1 cucumber slice.

By Dillon McGill

Ceviche Self-Portrait

Ceviche Self-Portrait

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Dice shrimp and place in a mixing bowl. Squeeze lime juice over shrimp until they are completely covered, about 4 limes. Stir in the tomatoes, onion, cucumber, serrano peppers, and salt and pepper. Cover, and refrigerate 1 hour.
  2. 2 When ready to serve, adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Serve on top of tostada shells with a splash of hot sauce, if desired.

By big surprise

Simple Sweet and Spicy Chicken Wraps

Simple Sweet and Spicy Chicken Wraps

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Make the sauce: Mix mayonnaise, cucumber, honey, cayenne pepper, and black pepper together in a bowl until smooth. Cover and refrigerate until needed.
  2. 2 Make the wraps: Heat olive oil in a skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken strips; cook and stir until they start to turn golden and are no longer pink in the middle, about 8 minutes. Stir in salsa, honey, and cayenne pepper. Reduce the heat to medium-low; simmer, stirring occasionally, until flavors have blended, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Stack tortillas, 4 at a time, in a microwave oven and heat until warm and pliable, 20 to 30 seconds per batch.
  4. 4 Spread each tortilla with 1 tablespoon mayonnaise-cucumber sauce, top with a layer of spinach, and arrange about 1/2 cup of the chicken mixture on top.
  5. 5 Fold the bottom of each tortilla up about 2 inches, and start rolling from the right side. When wrap is halfway rolled, fold the top of the tortilla down, enclosing the filling, and continue rolling to make a tight, compact cylinder.

By Nuclear Rich

Bloody Mary Ceviche

Bloody Mary Ceviche

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
200 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Lightly mix the shrimp, tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, and cilantro in a bowl, and pour in the Bloody Mary mix. Squeeze the limes over the mixture, add a dash of hot pepper sauce, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss again, cover the bowl, and refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours, stirring occasionally.

By this2shallpass19

Watermelon-Cucumber Agua Fresca

Watermelon-Cucumber Agua Fresca

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place watermelon and 1 1/2 cups water in a blender, and process at high speed until combined, about 1 minute. Add cucumber, lime juice, and sugar; blend until smooth. Pour mixture through a fine mesh strainer and using a spatula, press to remove the pulp. Don't skip this step, it's important.
  2. 2 Pour the strained mixture into a large pitcher, add remaining 1 cup water, and stir well. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or longer.
  3. 3 Sprinkle some Tajin® (chili lime seasoning) onto a small plate. Run the lime wedge around the top of the glass, invert the glass, and dip the rim into the seasoning.
  4. 4 Fill the glass with ice, pour in the agua fresca, garnish with watermelon slices or wedges, and lime slices.

By lutzflcat

Cucumber, Mango, and Black Bean Salad

Cucumber, Mango, and Black Bean Salad

3.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
5 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place black beans, cumin, and water in a microwave-safe bowl; heat in microwave on high for 1 minute. Mix mango, cucumber, jalapeno pepper, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl; stir in black beans. Serve immediately or chill in refrigerator before serving.

By Chrissy

Cool Cucumber Salsa

Cool Cucumber Salsa

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Stir cucumbers, tomatoes, green pepper, jalapeño pepper, onion, garlic, lime juice, parsley, cilantro, dill, and salt together in a medium bowl; cover and refrigerate until chilled, about 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  3. 3 Serve with tortilla chips.

By DAWNIE1219

Absolutely the Best Nacho Dip Ever

Absolutely the Best Nacho Dip Ever

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
140 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a blender or food processor, thoroughly mix cream cheese, sour cream and mayonnaise. Spread the mixture evenly in the bottom of a medium serving dish.
  2. 2 In individual layers, top the mixture with cocktail sauce, mild salsa, diced green onion, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, shredded Cheddar cheese and shredded lettuce.
  3. 3 Arrange cucumber slices around the edge of the serving dish. Chill in the refrigerator at least 2 hours before serving.

By JEFF MOORE

Guacamole Salad

Guacamole Salad

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Lightly toss avocados, tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, jalapeno, and corn in a salad bowl until well mixed, and sprinkle with garlic salt, salt, and black pepper.
  2. 2 Mix lime juice with olive oil in a small bowl, and pour over the salad. Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.

By yogurtraisin