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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
• greek yogurt
• lemon juice
• mint
• white sugar
• salt

Instructions

1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
2. 2 Stir yogurt, cucumber, lemon juice, mint, sugar, and salt together in a bowl. For best results cover and refrigerate the raita for a few hours, or preferably overnight.

By BenevolentEmpress

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• mango
• coconut milk
• vegetable oil
• curry paste
• chicken breast
• shallot

Instructions

1. 1 Place half of the mango slices into the bowl of a blender with the coconut milk. Blend until smooth and reserve for later.
2. 2 Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Stir in the curry paste, and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the chicken and shallot; cook until the chicken is done and the shallots have softened, about 5 minutes. Pour in the mango puree, and cook until heated through. To serve, stir in the remaining mango slices and cucumber.

By KIKI810

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• grape tomato
• green onion
• cilantro
• lemon juice
• mint
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Mix grape tomatoes, cucumber, green onions, cilantro, lemon juice, mint, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl.

By Gina Milanese

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• salt
• butter
• cumin
• red chile pepper
• peanut
• lemon juice
• sugar
• cilantro

Instructions

1. 1 Mix together salt and cucumber, and allow to drain in a colander for ten minutes to release water. Pat dry, and place in a medium size bowl.
2. 2 Melt butter in a small saucepan, and stir in cumin and chili pepper.
3. 3 Add peanuts, lemon juice, sugar, and melted butter to cucumber, and stir together. Garnish with cilantro.

By RADHIKA GHATAGE

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• semolina flour
• coconut
• rice flour
• green chile pepper
• ginger
• salt
• water
• oil

Instructions

1. 1 Combine cucumber, semolina flour, coconut, rice flour, green chile, ginger, and salt in a bowl. Mix well. Add water and mix again. Let batter rest 30 to 45 minutes.
2. 2 Heat a pan over medium heat and brush with oil. Pour a ladleful of batter into the pan and spread it out gently and uniformly; the batter will not be smooth, so it will not be possible to spread it thinly. Cook dosa until golden brown on the bottom, about 1 minute. Flip and cook until golden brown on the other side, about 1 minute more. Repeat with remaining batter.

By Anubalas Kitchen

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• yogurt
• sour cream
• tomato
• cumin
• paprika
• garlic
• salt
• pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Whisk together yogurt, sour cream, cumin, paprika, and garlic in a salad bowl.
2. 2 Add cucumbers and tomatoes; toss and chill at least 30 minutes before serving.

By Katherine Denning

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• lime juice
• white sugar
• water

Instructions

1. 1 Combine the cucumber, lime juice, sugar, and water in a food processor; puree.

By Kelly Baker-Hefley

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• watermelon
• lime

Instructions

1. 1 Run watermelon and cucumber pieces through a juicer following the manufacturer's instructions, and place the juice into a pitcher. Stir in lime juice, and serve.

By Alyse Ellienne

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• apple
• raspberry vinaigrette

Instructions

1. 1 Mix diced apple and cucumber slices together in a small bowl. Drizzle vinaigrette over the apple mixture and toss to coat.

By EllyBelle

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• soft tofu
• orange zest

Instructions

1. 1 Puree tofu, cucumber, and orange zest in a food processor until smooth.

By stronglive1

Ingredients

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

Instructions

1. 1 Combine cucumbers, onion, and salt in a bowl filled with water. Refrigerate until vegetables are softened, about 2 hours; drain.
2. 2 Combine sugar and vinegar in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Remove from heat; cool to room temperature. Pour liquid over cucumber mixture. Freeze until frozen, 1 to 2 hours.

By Danielle Kroll

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• salt
• black pepper
• garlic powder
• mayonnaise

Instructions

1. 1 Place the cucumber slices into a large bowl. Season with salt, pepper and garlic powder. Stir in mayonnaise until coated. Refrigerate for 20 minutes before serving.

By SECRETV2

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• carrot
• cream cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Reserve 2 Tbsp. carrots. Mix remaining carrots with cream cheese; spoon into cucumber shells. Top with reserved carrots.
2. 2 Cut each cucumber half into 5 pieces to serve.

By Philadelphia

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
• tomato
• onion
• salad dressing
• parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Combine cucumbers, tomatoes, and onion in a bowl. Add Italian dressing and Parmesan cheese and toss until coated. Refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.

By Beth

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• chicken broth
• tomato
• lime juice
• cayenne pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Place 2 cucumbers in a blender; pour in chicken stock. Blend cucumber mixture until smooth and pureed; pour cucumber puree into a large bowl.
2. 2 Chop the remaining 2 cucumbers. Stir chopped cucumbers, tomato, lime juice, and cayenne pepper into pureed cucumber until well mixed. Refrigerate until chilled, at least 30 minutes.

By JRELERJR

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• basil
• sugar
• vodka
• ice

Instructions

1. 1 In a Collins glass, muddle cucumber, basil, and sugar until sugar is dissolved. Add vodka and crushed ice. Stir until well chilled. Garnish with an additional cucumber slice and basil leaf.

By Juliana Hale

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• water
• jalapeno pepper
• mint

Instructions

1. 1 Combine water, cucumber, jalapeno pepper, and mint in a pitcher and refrigerate until chilled, about 2 hours.

By Buckwheat Queen

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
• water
• green apple
• lemon

Instructions

1. 1 Pour water into a glass and place beneath the spigot of a juicer.
2. 2 Process cucumber, waiting about 20 seconds between halves.
3. 3 Process apples, waiting about 20 seconds between quarters.
4. 4 Juice lemon halves.
5. 5 Stir juice vigorously to blend.

By MVezza

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
• mango
• rice vinegar
• sesame seed
• agave nectar

Instructions

1. 1 Peel the cucumber in wide stripes lengthwise, alternating skinned strips with peel. Slice into 1/4-inch pieces and place into salad bowl.
2. 2 Add mangos, rice vinegar, sesame seeds, and agave nectar to bowl and toss to blend.

By stronglive1