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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
• 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
• 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
• ✓ 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
• 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
• pineapple
• lemon

Instructions

1. 1 Process pineapple, cucumbers, and lemon through a juicer. Chill in the refrigerator or serve over ice.

By France Cevallos

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• jicama
• lemon
• cherry tomato

Instructions

1. 1 Peel cucumber lengthwise in alternating strips so thin green strips of peel remain. Cut cucumber into thin slices.
2. 2 Stir cucumber, jicama, lemon zest, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice together in a bowl until combined. Gently fold in tomatoes.

By jerecar

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• salt
• white sugar
• vinegar

Instructions

1. 1 Place cucumbers in a large bowl; sprinkle with salt. Cover the bowl with a tight-fitting lid or plastic wrap; refrigerate for 24 hours.
2. 2 Rinse and drain cucumbers, pressing out as much water as possible.
3. 3 Return cucumbers to the bowl; stir in sugar and vinegar until well combined. Cover the bowl with a tight-fitting lid or plastic wrap; refrigerate for 24 hours more.
4. 4 Transfer cucumbers to a freezer container and freeze.

By Amy Sue B

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• lemonade concentrate
• water

Instructions

1. 1 Place lemonade concentrate in a large container with a lid; stir in 3 lemonade cans water. Pour remaining 1 can water into a blender; add cucumber and pulse until smooth. Add cucumber mixture to lemonade; shake to combine.

By workoutmom

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• water
• tangerine
• thyme

Instructions

1. 1 Combine water, cucumber slices, tangerine slices, and thyme sprigs in a 32-ounce Mason jar or pitcher; stir gently.
2. 2 Cover and refrigerate before serving, at least 1 hour.

By HurdBird

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• honeydew melon
• vegetable oil
• lemon juice
• white sugar

Instructions

1. 1 Place cucumber and honeydew in a large bowl.
2. 2 Whisk oil, lemon juice, and sugar together in a small bowl until well blended; pour over cucumber and melon and toss until evenly coated.
3. 3 Cover the bowl; refrigerate before serving, 1 hour.

By EDYTHE

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• egg
• dill pickle
• mayonnaise

Instructions

1. 1 Place eggs in a saucepan and cover completely with cold water; bring to a boil. Cover, remove from the heat, and let stand for 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer eggs to a colander and run under cold water to cool.
2. 2 Peel and chop eggs. Chop cucumbers and pickles.
3. 3 Combine eggs, cucumbers, pickles, and mayonnaise in a bowl; mix until well blended. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.

By Eva Ryder

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• pea
• monterey jack cheese
• mayonnaise
• milk

Instructions

1. 1 Combine cucumber, peas, and cheese in a large bowl. Whisk mayonnaise and milk together in a small bowl; pour over salad and stir to coat.

By gumball

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• carrot
• cream cheese
• raisin
• chive

Instructions

1. 1 With a peeler, slice cucumber into 8 1/8-inch thick slices lengthwise. Cut each slice into 3 pieces crosswise.
2. 2 Place about 1 teaspoon shredded carrot onto the bottom edge of a cucumber slice; place about 1 teaspoon cream cheese onto the carrot, and press 2 or 3 raisins into the cream cheese. Roll the cucumber slice into a little sushi roll, starting at the filled end. Tie roll with a chive to secure. Repeat with remaining ingredients.

By kelcampbell

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
• plain yogurt
• cider vinegar
• sugar
• salt

Instructions

1. 1 Fold cucumber, yogurt, vinegar, sugar, and salt together in a large bowl. Adjust seasoning as desired.

By barbara

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• salt
• basil leaf
• sugar
• lemon

Instructions

1. 1 Remove and discard ends from cucumbers. Very finely slice cucumbers; add to a bowl. Toss with salt; set aside until salt has drawn out a good amount of liquid, about 3 minutes.
2. 2 Drain cucumbers in a fine-mesh sieve set over a bowl, squeezing cucumbers a little but not too much. Reserve 1 cup cucumber liquid; discard remaining liquid.
3. 3 Muddle basil in a bowl; add to cucumber liquid. Steep in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
4. 4 Strain cucumber-basil liquid into a saucepan, squeezing basil well to extract any liquid. Stir in sugar; bring to a boil, then add lemon juice and reduce heat. Simmer until reaches 212 degrees F (100 degrees C) with a candy thermometer, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes.
5. 5 Cool slightly, then strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a glass bottle, then cool completely. Seal tightly and refrigerate.

By nch

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• onion
• salt
• white sugar
• apple cider vinegar

Instructions

1. 1 Toss cucumbers, onion, and salt together in a bowl; let stand 2 hours. Drain thoroughly.
2. 2 Stir sugar and vinegar together in a saucepan over medium-low heat; cook and stir until sugar dissolves, 5 to 10 minutes. Cool completely.
3. 3 Pour vinegar mixture over cucumbers and onion; toss to coat. Transfer to large resealable plastic freezer bags; store in the freezer.

By bhoff

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• red onion
• salad dressing
• salt
• pepper

Instructions

1. 1 In a large bowl, combine the cucumbers, onion, salad dressing and salt and pepper. Mix together and serve.

By Mona

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• water
• mojito-flavored dry beverage mix
• ice cube

Instructions

1. 1 Stir cold water and beverage mix together in a pitcher until powder is dissolved; add cucumber slices and ice cubes.

By Tammy Gulgren

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• water
• white sugar
• lemon

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Make the simple syrup: Combine water and sugar together in a saucepan over medium heat; heat until just about to boil and sugar has dissolved. Place in refrigerator until cool, about 30 minutes.
3. 3 Blend cucumber in a blender or food processor until mashed into a pulp. Pour cucumber pulp into a fine mesh strainer placed over a bowl; allow to sit until you have about 2/3 cup of cucumber juice in the bowl, about 15 minutes.
4. 4 Stir simple syrup, cucumber juice, and lemon juice together in a pitcher. Serve cold.

By DASHKAYDOT

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• red onion
• water
• rice wine vinegar
• sugar
• seasoning salt

Instructions

1. 1 Combine cucumbers and red onion in a large bowl.
2. 2 Stir water, vinegar, sugar, and salt together in a small bowl. Pour over vegetables; chill 1 hour.
3. 3 Serve chilled or at room temperature.

By annnn

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• onion
• vinegar
• white sugar
• water
• dill

Instructions

1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
2. 2 Toss sliced cucumbers and onion together in a large bowl. Set aside.
3. 3 Combine vinegar, sugar, and water in a saucepan over medium-high heat; bring to a boil; pour over cucumbers and onions in the bowl. Stir in dill. Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.

By JSCHMAND

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• tomato
• onion
• lemon juice
• salt

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Combine tomatoes, cucumber, and onion in a salad bowl. Sprinkle with lemon juice and season with salt and black pepper; toss until well combined.
3. 3 Cover and chill salad in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

By Sowmya

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
• tri-colored pasta
• tomato
• red onion
• salad dressing

Instructions

1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes; drain and rinse in cold water.
2. 2 Combine tomatoes, cucumbers, onion, cooled pasta and Italian dressing in a large bowl; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour to overnight.

By Jennie

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• potato
• mayonnaise
• salt
• pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Place potatoes in a large saucepan or Dutch oven, and cover with lightly salted water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium, and simmer until potatoes are tender; drain and cool. Peel the potatoes and cut into 1/4 inch slices.
2. 2 Mix together the potatoes, cucumbers, and mayonnaise; season with salt and pepper.

By anjamizner