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Ingredients

• ✓ english cucumber
• butter
• olive oil
• yellow onion
• garlic
• zucchini
• vegetable broth

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Heat butter and oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat until butter melts.
3. 3 Add onion and garlic; sauté until translucent, 3 to 5 minutes.
4. 4 Add cucumbers and zucchini; cook and stir until softened, 2 to 3 minutes.
5. 5 Add broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until vegetables are tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
6. 6 Purée soup with an immersion blender until smooth.

By virgi

Ingredients

• ✓ english cucumber
• honeydew melon
• white bread
• olive oil
• sherry vinegar
• kosher salt
• feta cheese
• mint
• honey

Instructions

1. 1 Thinly slice enough cucumber to measure ⅓ cup; coarsely chop remaining cucumber. Transfer slices to a small bowl; cover and chill until ready to use.
2. 2 Combine chopped cucumber, honeydew, bread cubes, ¼ cup oil, sherry vinegar, and 2 ¼ teaspoons kosher salt in a blender; blend on low speed, gradually increasing to high speed, until very smooth and creamy, about 90 seconds.
3. 3 Transfer gazpacho to a bowl; cover and chill until cold, about 1 hour.
4. 4 Toss reserved cucumber slices, feta cheese, mint, honey, and 1 pinch kosher salt in a small bowl.
5. 5 Stir gazpacho; divided among four shallow bowls. Top servings with cucumber-feta mixture; drizzle with olive oil.

By Elizabeth Mervosh

Ingredients

• ✓ english cucumber
• tomato
• red onion
• olive oil
• oregano
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Mix tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, olive oil, oregano, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl; stir to coat. Let sit for 30 minutes to blend flavors.

By BramptonMommyof2

Ingredients

• ✓ english cucumber
• asparagus
• shrimp
• tomato
• green bell pepper
• red onion
• basil
• tomato juice
• red wine vinegar
• olive oil
• garlic
• sugar
• hot pepper sauce
• salt
• black pepper
• salad green

Instructions

1. 1 Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add asparagus, cover, and steam until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Drain and rinse in ice cold water; drain well.
2. 2 Combine steamed asparagus, shrimp, cucumber, tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, and basil in a large bowl.
3. 3 Combine tomato juice, vinegar, oil, garlic, sugar, hot sauce, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Stir dressing with a whisk until well blended. Pour over shrimp mixture and toss well. Divide greens among 4 plates and top each with 2 cups of the shrimp salad.

By Amy Brolsma

Ingredients

• ✓ english cucumber
• sweet onion
• pickling salt
• sugar
• all-purpose flour
• turmeric
• ginger
• celery seed
• white vinegar
• water
• canning jar
• lid
• ring

Instructions

1. 1 Use the large holes of a box grater to grate cucumbers and onions into a large bowl. Sprinkle pickling salt over grated vegetables. Cover the bowl tightly; allow to rest at room temperature for 8 hours to overnight.
2. 2 Squeeze out as much liquid as possible from cucumber mixture; set aside.
3. 3 Whisk together sugar, flour, turmeric, ginger, and celery seed in a second large bowl. Heat vinegar and water in a large, heavy pot over medium-high heat. Whisk in sugar mixture until smooth. Stir in cucumber mixture. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring frequently, until relish is thickened, about 15 minutes.
4. 4 Sterilize the jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes. Pack relish into the hot, sterilized jars, filling the jars to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a knife or a thin spatula around the insides of the jars after they have been filled to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. Top with the lids; screw on the rings.
5. 5 Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then carefully lower the jars into the pot using a holder. Leave a 2-inch space between the jars. Pour in more boiling water if necessary until water level is at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. Bring water to a full boil, cover the pot, and process the jars for 10 minutes.
6. 6 Remove the jars from the stockpot and place them onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. Once cool, press the top of each lid with a finger, ensuring that the seal is tight (the lid does not move up or down at all). Store in a cool, dark area.

By Tammylou

Ingredients

• ✓ english cucumber
• salt
• red onion
• tomato
• rice vinegar
• lime juice
• white wine vinegar
• jalapeno pepper
• cilantro
• olive oil
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Fill a bowl with water; stir in salt until dissolved. Add red onions; let soak for 10 minutes. Drain and pat dry.
2. 2 Mix onions, cucumbers, tomato, rice vinegar, lime juice, white wine vinegar, jalapeño pepper, cilantro, olive, and black pepper together in a large bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and let marinate at room temperature before serving, about 30 minutes.

By Rich Girl 319

Ingredients

• ✓ english cucumber
• tomato
• red onion
• olive oil
• lemon
• mint
• dill
• sumac
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Mix tomatoes, red onion, cucumbers, olive oil, lemon juice, mint, dill, sumac, salt, and pepper together in a bowl.

By Autumn Leaves

Ingredients

• ✓ english cucumber
• kosher salt
• cherry tomato
• red onion
• red bell pepper
• kalamata olive
• green olive
• oregano
• salt
• black pepper
• cayenne pepper
• red wine vinegar
• olive oil
• feta cheese
• oregano

Instructions

1. 1 Peel off a few strips of cucumber skin using a channel knife, creating a striped pattern. Cut cucumbers in half crosswise. Cut each half into quarters before cutting into 1/4- to 1/2-inch slices. Place into a colander; toss with some kosher salt and let sit for 10 to 15 minutes.
2. 2 Meanwhile, cut cherry tomatoes in half. Rinse cucumbers; drain thoroughly for 10 to 15 minutes more.
3. 3 While cucumbers are draining, slice onion thinly. Cut bell pepper into strips. Turn knife diagonally and cut strips into diamond-shaped pieces. Slice Kalamata and green olives.
4. 4 Combine cucumbers, tomatoes, onion, bell pepper, olives, and 2 tablespoons oregano in a bowl. Season with salt, black pepper, and cayenne. Sprinkle in vinegar and toss thoroughly. Drizzle in olive oil. Add about 2/3 of the feta cheese and toss again. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 to 60 minutes.
5. 5 Give the salad another mix. Taste and season as desired. Scatter remaining feta cheese on top and garnish with remaining oregano.

By John Mitzewich