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Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• greek yogurt
• mint
• garlic puree
• lemon juice
• olive oil
• salt

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

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• vegetable oil
• cornmeal
• salt

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

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• watermelon
• red grape
• cherry
• feta cheese
• mint

Instructions

1. 1 Arrange watermelon on large plate or cutting board. Sprinkle with desired toppings. Cut into wedges to serve.

By Target Test Kitchen

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• salt
• white sugar
• red onion
• green bell pepper
• cider vinegar
• celery seed

Instructions

1. 1 Combine cucumbers and salt in a large bowl; set aside for 1 hour. Do not drain mixture.
2. 2 Stir sugar, onion, bell pepper, vinegar, and celery seeds into cucumber mixture; mix well. Cover the bowl; refrigerate.

By Gary Royse

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• white vinegar
• white sugar
• salt
• onion
• green bell pepper

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

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• onion
• pickling spice
• water
• white sugar
• turmeric
• celery seed
• white vinegar

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

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• onion
• white sugar
• vinegar
• salt
• mustard seed
• celery seed
• turmeric

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

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• pickling lime
• white vinegar
• red food coloring
• alum
• white sugar
• water
• cinnamon red hot candy
• cinnamon stick

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

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• onion
• green bell pepper
• garlic
• salt
• white sugar
• cider vinegar
• mustard seed
• turmeric
• celery seed
• clove

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

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• jar
• lid
• band
• onion
• canning salt
• vinegar
• sugar
• mustard seed
• turmeric
• celery seed
• ginger
• peppercorn
• pickle crisp granules

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

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• cooking spray
• egg
• vegetable oil
• white sugar
• vanilla extract
• pecan
• all-purpose flour
• cinnamon
• baking soda
• salt
• baking powder
• nutmeg
• clove

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

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• sour cream
• greek yogurt
• garlic
• olive oil

Instructions

1. 1 Peel cucumbers, then grate into a colander. Squeeze out excess water.
2. 2 Mix together sour cream, yogurt, garlic, and olive oil in a large bowl. Stir in cucumbers. Chill at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours before serving.

By JessNeo

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• sour cream
• garlic
• dill
• mustard
• garlic powder

Instructions

1. 1 Stir sour cream, cucumber, garlic, dill, mustard, and garlic powder together in a bowl until well combined. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour before serving, or overnight for best results.

By Kerry G

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• yogurt
• parsley
• garlic
• salt

Instructions

1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
2. 2 Squeeze chopped cucumbers to release any excess moisture; place in a bowl.
3. 3 Add yogurt, parsley, and garlic; stir together until well blended. Season to taste with salt.

By Jake176

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• tomato
• red onion
• feta cheese
• green olive
• red wine vinegar

Instructions

1. 1 In a large bowl, toss together cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, feta cheese, and green olives. Sprinkle with red wine vinegar. Refrigerate until serving.

By MIKEGINNY

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• broccoli
• cauliflower
• green bell pepper
• carrot
• salad dressing

Instructions

1. 1 Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Place the broccoli and cauliflower florets into the boiling water for one minute. Drain and rinse florets.
2. 2 Combine broccoli, cauliflower, bell pepper, cucumber, carrot and Italian salad dressing in a medium size mixing bowl. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the vegetables for one hour.

By Chris

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• feta cheese
• green bell pepper
• red onion
• kalamata olive
• oregano
• basil
• black pepper
• ranch dressing

Instructions

1. 1 Place feta cheese, cucumbers, green bell pepper, red onion, olives, oregano, basil, and black pepper in a food processor. Puree until smooth. Stir mixture into the ranch dressing in a large bowl. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

By Shamash

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• greek yogurt
• sour cream
• mayonnaise
• garlic
• salt
• pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Chop cucumber in a food processor until nearly liquefied; strain through cheesecloth to remove excess moisture, being careful not to over-drain and lose too much of the fresh flavor.
2. 2 Mix together cucumber, yogurt, sour cream, mayonnaise, and garlic in a serving bowl; season with salt and pepper.

By Molly Kooiman Barber

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• feta cheese
• black olive
• tomato
• sun-dried tomato
• oil
• red onion

Instructions

1. 1 In a large salad bowl, toss together the cucumbers, feta cheese, olives, roma tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, 2 tablespoons reserved sun-dried tomato oil, and red onion. Chill until serving.

By Heather Shevlin

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• chicken
• carrot
• black olive
• feta cheese
• salad dressing

Instructions

1. 1 In a large bowl combine the chicken, carrots, cucumber, olives and cheese. Gently mix together. Add the salad dressing and mix well.
2. 2 Cover and refrigerate. Let flavors marinate for at least 1 hour. Serve on a bed of lettuce if desired.

By Lois

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• yogurt
• garlic
• white vinegar
• olive oil
• salt

Instructions

1. 1 Place a cheese cloth over a medium bowl and strain the yogurt 6 hours in the refrigerator, or over night.
2. 2 Drain as much excess liquid from the cucumber and garlic as possible.
3. 3 In a large bowl, mix together the yogurt, cucumber, garlic, vinegar, olive oil and salt. Stir until a thick mixture has formed.

By Teina P

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• tomato
• olive oil
• red wine vinegar
• red onion
• white pepper
• salt

Instructions

1. 1 Toss together cucumber, tomato, olive oil, red wine vinegar, red onion, and white pepper in a large serving bowl; season with salt. Refrigerate until slightly chilled, 10 to 15 minutes.

By kissthecook

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• olive oil
• red wine vinegar
• garlic
• salt
• greek yogurt

Instructions

1. 1 Stir together olive oil, vinegar, and garlic in a bowl and let sit while you prepare the cucumber.
2. 2 Peel cucumber and cut in half lengthways; scrape out all the seeds. Grate cucumber with a cheese grater into a sieve set over a bowl. Sprinkle with salt. Strain out as much liquid as possible by pressing down in the sieve with the palm of your hand. Alternately you can wring cucumber out in a clean tea towel. Add cucumber and yogurt to the garlic mixture. Mix until well combined and season with salt to taste.

By Allrecipes Member

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• white wine vinegar
• honey
• red chile flake
• salt
• hazelnut
• halloumi cheese
• mint
• fig

Instructions

1. 1 Cut cucumber into chunky half-moons, then scrape out the core. Place cucumber in a medium bowl with vinegar, honey, chile flakes, and salt; set aside to pickle for 10 to 15 minutes.
2. 2 While the cucumbers are pickling, toast hazelnuts in a medium skillet over medium heat until browned and fragrant, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from the skillet and chop coarsely when cool enough to handle.
3. 3 Slice halloumi cheese into 3/8-inch slices and place in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook until crisp, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
4. 4 Mix chopped hazelnuts and mint into the pickled cucumbers. Add halloumi and figs and toss to coat.

By OneWholesomeMeal

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• plain greek yogurt
• garlic
• olive oil
• dill
• lemon
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Peel cucumbers; remove seeds with a spoon. Grate cucumber on the large holes of a box grater, then squeeze to drain excess liquid.
2. 2 In a food processor combine the grated cucumber with Greek yogurt, garlic, olive oil, dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
3. 3 Serve immediately or for best flavor cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

By Dinah

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• avocado
• roma tomato
• rice wine vinegar
• salad dressing
• black pepper
• salt
• oregano

Instructions

1. 1 Cut avocados into wedges. Core tomatoes; cut into wedges. Peel cucumbers; cut into slices. Place avocados, tomatoes, and cucumbers in a bowl.
2. 2 Add vinegar, Italian dressing, black pepper, salt, and oregano; stir until well combined. Taste; adjust seasonings.

By samthechef

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• tomato
• green bell pepper
• red onion
• feta cheese
• olive oil
• lemon juice

Instructions

1. 1 In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, green bell pepper, cucumber, red onion, olive oil, and lemon juice. Refrigerate until thoroughly chilled. Sprinkle with feta cheese before serving.

By Sandra

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• red pepper hummus
• feta cheese
• tomato
• kalamata olive
• olive oil
• oregano

Instructions

1. 1 Spread the hummus in a smooth layer in an 8x8-inch baking dish.
2. 2 Layer the feta cheese, cucumber, tomato, and Kalamata olives on top.
3. 3 Whisk together the olive oil and oregano in a small bowl, then drizzle over the Kalamata olives. Refrigerate up 24 hours before serving.

By k8e204

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• yogurt
• parsley
• mint
• lemon juice
• garlic
• salt
• pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Line a colander with two layers of cheesecloth; place over a medium bowl. Place yogurt in cheesecloth-lined colander; cover colander with plastic wrap. Drain yogurt in the refrigerator, 8 hours to overnight.
2. 2 Meanwhile, place grated cucumber on a paper-towel-lined plate; drain 1 to 2 hours.
3. 3 Combine yogurt, cucumber, parsley, mint, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Refrigerate before serving, at least 2 hours.

By Lobbylady

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• feta cheese
• mayonnaise
• sour cream
• milk
• olive oil
• garlic powder
• salt
• onion powder
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Process cucumber, feta cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, milk, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, onion powder, and black pepper in a food processor until smooth.

By Lea Davis