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Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• egg
• buttermilk
• beet
• dill
• chive

Instructions

1. 1 Place eggs into a saucepan in a single layer and cover with water by 1 inch. Cover the saucepan and bring to a boil. Remove from the heat and let eggs stand in hot water for 15 minutes. Drain, then run under cold water to cool.
2. 2 Peel and chop eggs; place into a large bowl. Add buttermilk, beets, cucumber, dill, and chives; stir gently to combine. Chill in the refrigerator for 24 hours before serving.

By George Doyle Gamber

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• vegetable oil
• green onion
• chicken broth
• lemon juice
• sugar
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Heat vegetable oil in a soup pot over medium heat; cook and stir cucumbers until softened, about 5 minutes. Cook and stir green onions with cucumbers until green onions are softened, about 5 more minutes. Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice. Stir in sugar and bring soup to a boil.
2. 2 Reduce heat to low, cover soup, and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper.

By Kristen Langford

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• green onion
• margarine
• red wine vinegar
• chicken broth
• farina
• salt
• tarragon
• sour cream
• parsley

Instructions

1. 1 Peel, seed, and chop 2 cucumbers.
2. 2 Cook the chopped scallions in the margarine until soft. Add the chopped cucumbers and the wine vinegar. Pour in the broth, and stir in the farina. Salt to taste, and add tarragon. Let the soup simmer for 20 minutes, or until the cucumbers are soft.
3. 3 Put the soup into a blender, and puree it.
4. 4 Pour the puree into a bowl, and whisk in the sour cream. Taste the soup for seasoning. Pour the soup into bowls, and garnish with cucumber slices and chopped parsley.

By Richard

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• ✓ cucumber
• tomato
• green bell pepper
• onion
• red wine vinegar
• garlic
• salt
• olive oil
• water
• onion
• green bell pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Combine tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, onion, vinegar, garlic, and salt in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until blended. Pour olive oil in slowly, with the processor running, until gazpacho is smooth. Add small amounts of cold water as needed to achieve desired consistency.
2. 2 Serve gazpacho chilled with chopped onion, bell pepper, and cucumber sprinkled over each serving.

By Luis Luna

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• beef oxtail
• beef stew meat
• potato
• onion
• tomato
• celery
• carrot
• cabbage
• beef bouillon
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 In a large stock pot add oxtail, beef, potatoes, onion, tomatoes, celery, carrots, cabbage and cucumbers. Fill stock pot with water until all ingredients are covered.
2. 2 Stir in bouillon cubes and season with pepper. Cook over medium heat until vegetables are tender and beef is cooked through.

By Sonya Rutnam

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• olive oil
• onion
• garlic
• vegetable broth
• milk
• soy sauce
• curry powder
• parsley
• red pepper flakes
• cayenne pepper
• sesame oil

Instructions

1. 1 Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until very soft, about 10 minutes. Stir in cucumbers, vegetable broth, milk, soy sauce, curry powder, parsley, pepper flakes, cayenne pepper, and sesame oil; bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 10 minutes more.
2. 2 Fill a blender halfway with hot soup. Cover and hold lid down with a potholder; pulse a few times before leaving on to purée until creamy yet slightly grainy. Pour into a pot. Repeat with remaining soup.

By Chelsea

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• watermelon
• orange juice
• olive oil
• yellow bell pepper
• onion
• garlic
• jalapeno pepper
• lime juice
• parsley
• basil
• cilantro
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Place 1/2 cup of watermelon, orange juice, and oil in a blender or food processor; blend until smooth.
2. 2 Transfer to a medium bowl; add cucumber, bell pepper, onion, garlic, jalapeño, lime juice, and herbs. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

By USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• tomato juice
• tomato
• onion
• green bell pepper
• green onion
• parsley
• lemon juice
• red wine vinegar
• garlic
• tarragon
• basil
• sugar
• salt
• pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Combine tomato juice, tomatoes, onion, bell pepper, cucumber, green onions, parsley, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, garlic, tarragon, basil, sugar, salt, and pepper in a blender or food processor. Blend until well combined but still slightly chunky.
3. 3 Pour into a serving bowl and cover. Place in the refrigerator to chill before serving, at least 2 hours.

By Kara

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• tomato
• onion
• lemon juice
• mint
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Mix cucumbers, tomato, onion, lemon juice, mint, salt, and pepper together in a bowl.

By Marianne

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• yogurt
• garlic
• shallot
• dill weed
• salt
• pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Stir yogurt, cucumbers, garlic, and shallot together in a medium bowl; season with dill, salt, and pepper. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to blend flavors.

By SASHAYEGHI

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• yogurt
• garlic
• olive oil
• lemon juice
• dill weed
• salt
• pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Place the yogurt in a large square of double cheesecloth. Tie the cheesecloth at the top and let any excess liquid drain for about 4 hours.
2. 2 Peel cucumbers; remove seeds with a spoon. Shred the cucumbers, then squeeze to drain excess liquid.
3. 3 Peel and mince garlic.
4. 4 In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, dill, salt and pepper. Add yogurt, cucumbers and garlic and stir until evenly combined. Refrigerate until ready to use.

By Patricia J

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• baby salad green
• garlic
• cherry tomato
• feta cheese
• salt
• black pepper
• balsamic vinegar
• olive oil

Instructions

1. 1 Place the salad greens in a large bowl. Add the cucumber, garlic, cherry tomatoes, and Feta cheese. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, toss to blend. Drizzle with vinegar and olive oil.
2. 2 Using clean hands (all rings removed), rub the salad ingredients together for 2 minutes to thoroughly work the oil, vinegar, and seasonings into the greens.

By Katie Stewart

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• yogurt
• walnut
• golden raisin
• dill
• mint
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Place yogurt into a fine-mesh sieve lined with a coffee filter and allow to drain, about 20 minutes. You should end up with about a cup of thick yogurt.
2. 2 Heat a small skillet over medium heat, add walnuts, and toast while stirring until nuts start to turn golden brown and become fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes. Allow to cool.
3. 3 Mix yogurt, sultanas, walnuts, dill, mint, salt, and pepper in a large bowl, add cucumber and toss to combine. Refrigerate for 1 hour.

By Afiyet_olson

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• tomato
• red onion
• parsley
• sumac
• salt
• arugula
• lemon juice
• olive oil

Instructions

1. 1 Cut tomatoes lengthwise into quarters and gently give them a squeeze to remove some of the seeds and excess liquid. Slice the tomatoes thinly and place into a large bowl.
2. 2 Cut cucumber into 1/4-inch pieces and add to the bowl. Cut onion into 1/4-inch slivers and add to the bowl with parsley. Sprinkle with sumac and salt and toss to coat. Let sit for at least 15 minutes for flavors to meld, the longer the better.
3. 3 Add arugula to the bowl and drizzle with lemon juice and olive oil. Toss to coat and adjust salt if needed. Serve immediately.

By France Cevallos

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• buckwheat groat
• olive oil
• onion
• garlic
• parsley
• mint
• lemon
• mixed herbs

Instructions

1. 1 Rinse buckwheat groats. Bring a saucepan of water to a boil, sprinkle in the buckwheat groats, and simmer until buckwheat is tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and cool.
2. 2 Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onions and garlic until onion is translucent, 5 to 8 minutes. Set aside to cool.
3. 3 Lightly toss cucumber, parsley, mint, lemon juice, and mixed herbs in a large salad bowl until thoroughly combined; stir in cooked buckwheat and onion mixture.

By Cassie

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• salt
• tomato
• sweet onion
• parsley
• mint
• olive oil
• lemon juice
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Place diced cucumber into a colander and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt; allow to drain for about 15 minutes.
2. 2 Toss drained cucumber with tomato, sweet onion, parsley, and mint. Drizzle salad with olive oil and fresh lemon juice; season with salt and black pepper. Serve immediately.

By mjkitty96

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• tomato
• red bell pepper
• green bell pepper
• radish
• olive oil
• scallion
• lemon juice
• sumac
• salt

Instructions

1. 1 Toss tomatoes, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, cucumber, radishes, olive oil, scallion, lemon juice, sumac, and salt together in a bowl; let stand for flavors to blend, about 20 minutes.

By KN518

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• roma tomato
• red bell pepper
• parsley
• purple onion
• mint
• garlic
• olive oil
• lemon juice
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Toss cucumbers, tomatoes, bell pepper, parsley, onion, mint, and garlic together in a bowl. Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over salad; toss to coat. Season with salt and black pepper.

By mimitomany

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• tomato
• red bell pepper
• parsley
• green onion
• mint
• garlic
• olive oil
• lemon juice
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Combine cucumbers, tomatoes, bell pepper, parsley, green onions, mint, and garlic in a bowl.
2. 2 Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over salad; season with salt and black pepper and toss to coat.

By Maslow

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• bulgur
• tomato
• green onion
• garlic
• parsley
• mint
• salt
• lemon juice
• olive oil

Instructions

1. 1 Place cracked wheat in bowl and cover with 2 cups boiling water. Soak for 30 minutes; drain and squeeze out excess water.
2. 2 In a mixing bowl, combine the wheat, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, garlic, parsley, mint, salt, lemon juice, and olive oil. Toss and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving. Toss again prior to serving.

By Katherine Denning

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• yogurt
• mint
• salt
• water
• mint
• parsley
• raisin
• walnut
• persian rose petal
• ice cube
• pita bread

Instructions

1. 1 Combine yogurt, 2 teaspoons dried mint, and salt in a blender; purée with enough of the 2 cups water to create a smooth, thin soup. It will thicken somewhat when bread is added.
2. 2 Divide cucumbers, ½ cup fresh mint, parsley, raisins, and walnuts among four bowls.
3. 3 Divide yogurt mixture among four bowls.
4. 4 Top with rose petals; add a few ice cubes to each bowl.
5. 5 Tear bread into small pieces; add some to each bowl. Let bread soak before serving cold, 5 to 7 minutes.

By Shadi HasanzadeNemati

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• water
• farro
• parsley
• mint
• tomato
• red onion
• olive oil
• lemon juice
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Bring water and farro to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until farro is tender, about 30 minutes. Drain; cool.
2. 2 Combine parsley and mint in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until finely chopped. Transfer to a bowl. Add farro, tomato, cucumber, onion, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper; toss lightly. Refrigerate before servings, 3 to 4 hours.

By Kim's Cooking Now

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• water
• quinoa
• salt
• olive oil
• salt
• lemon juice
• tomato
• green onion
• carrot
• parsley

Instructions

1. 1 Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan; add quinoa and a pinch of salt. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Allow to cool to room temperature; fluff with a fork.
2. 2 Meanwhile, combine olive oil, sea salt, lemon juice, tomatoes, cucumber, green onions, carrots, and parsley in a large bowl; stir in cooled quinoa.

By SYNEVA B

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• fava bean
• tomato
• onion
• garlic
• parsley
• lemon
• olive oil
• cumin
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Combine fava beans, tomatoes, onion, and cucumber in a salad bowl. Toss with garlic, parsley, lemon juice, and olive oil. Season with cumin, and salt and pepper to taste.

By SAFAD

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• bulgur
• water
• olive oil
• lemon juice
• green onion
• parsley
• mint
• tomato
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Combine bulgur and boiling water in a large bowl. Cover, and set aside to soak for 1 hour.
2. 2 Add oil, lemon juice, onions, parsley, mint, tomatoes, and cucumber; toss to combine. Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

By jen

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• pita bread
• romaine lettuce
• green onion
• tomato
• parsley
• garlic
• sumac
• lemon juice
• olive oil
• salt
• black pepper
• mint

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. 2 Toast pitas 5 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until crisp. Remove from the oven, and break into bite-sized pieces.
3. 3 In a large bowl, toss together toasted pita pieces, romaine lettuce, green onions, cucumber, and tomatoes.
4. 4 In a small bowl, mix parsley, garlic, sumac powder, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, and mint. Pour over pita mixture, and toss just before serving.

By Winna

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• vegetable oil
• pita bread
• grape tomato
• parsley
• mint
• red onion
• olive oil
• lemon juice
• sumac
• garlic
• kosher salt
• black pepper
• feta cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, fry pita pieces in hot oil until golden brown on both sides. Blot dry with paper towels and set aside.
2. 2 Combine cucumber, tomatoes, parsley, mint, red onion, olive oil, lemon juice, sumac, garlic, kosher salt, and ground black pepper in a large serving bowl. Gently toss salad with fried pita pieces. Grate feta cheese on top using a small cheese grater to serve.

By Sonja Taha

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• bulgur
• water
• olive oil
• lemon juice
• green onion
• parsley
• mint
• coriander
• ginger root
• salt
• pepper
• shrimp

Instructions

1. 1 Place bulgur in a large bowl, and pour the boiling water and olive oil over it. Stir, cover, and let stand for 15 to 20 minutes.
2. 2 When all of the water has been absorbed and the bulgur is tender, stir in the lemon juice, cucumber, green onions, parsley, and mint. Season with coriander, ginger, salt and pepper. Garnish with shrimp.

By Iron Chef Suzi-Q

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• pita bread
• romaine lettuce
• radish
• tomato
• green onion
• garlic
• parsley
• mint
• salt
• black pepper
• lemon juice
• olive oil
• sumac

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place pita bread on a baking sheet.
2. 2 Bake in the preheated oven until the bread is a light brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool, 1 to 2 minutes. Break toasted bread into bite-size pieces.
3. 3 Combine lettuce, radishes, cucumber, tomato, garlic, green onions, parsley, mint, and salt and pepper together in a bowl; toss until salad is well mixed.
4. 4 Pour lemon juice, olive oil, and sumac into a salad dressing bottle with a lid; cover and shake until blended. Add dressing to salad and toss.
5. 5 Garnish salad with toasted pita.

By cookie

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• vegetable oil
• pita bread
• pomegranate syrup
• pomegranate seed
• olive oil
• mint leaf
• parsley
• garlic
• onion
• tomato
• sweet corn kernel
• carrot
• red bell pepper
• radish
• cabbage leaf
• lettuce

Instructions

1. 1 Toss together the lettuce, cabbage, radish, cucumber, red bell pepper, carrot, corn, tomato, onion, garlic, parsley, mint, olive oil, pomegranate seeds, and pomegranate syrup in a large bowl.
2. 2 Heat oil in a deep-fryer or saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Fry the pita breads until golden in color. Remove to cool on paper towels. Crush the bread into small pieces; sprinkle over the salad.

By 3azza