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Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• watermelon
• jalapeno pepper
• red wine vinegar
• blueberry

Instructions

1. 1 Place 6 cups watermelon, ½ cucumber, jalapeño, and vinegar in a blender; blend until smooth.
2. 2 Transfer gazpacho to a large bowl; stir in remaining 2 cups watermelon and remaining ½ cucumber. Refrigerate until chilled, at least 30 minutes.
3. 3 Divide gazpacho among 4 bowls; top servings with blueberries.

By Scott Koeneman

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• white vinegar
• sugar
• water
• salt
• parsley

Instructions

1. 1 Put sliced cucumbers into a bowl.
2. 2 Stir together vinegar, sugar, water, and salt in a separate bowl until sugar and salt dissolve; pour over cucumbers. Sprinkle parsley on top.
3. 3 Refrigerate cucumbers 3 hours to overnight.

By Jill Fisher

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
• salt
• green onion
• sour cream
• vinegar
• vegetable oil
• dill weed

Instructions

1. 1 Mix cucumbers and salt in a bowl; let sit for 1 hour. Drain cucumber in a colander, squeezing as much excess liquid as you can with your hands.
2. 2 Combine cucumbers and green onions in a bowl.
3. 3 Stir sour cream, vinegar, oil, and dill together in a small bowl; drizzle over cucumber mixture and toss to coat.

By Tammy

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• cream cheese
• half-and-half
• chive
• rye bread
• basil

Instructions

1. 1 Beat cream cheese with half-and-half with an electric mixer in a bowl until smooth and easy to spread; stir in chives.
2. 2 Use a large round cookie or biscuit cutter to cut 24 rounds out of the bread slices. Spread each round with cream cheese mixture and top each canape with 1 or 2 thin cucumber slices and a basil leaf. If making ahead, cover tea sandwiches lightly with plastic wrap and chill.

By christaann

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• salt
• dill
• sour cream
• lemon juice
• white sugar
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Place cucumbers into a colander and sprinkle generously with salt; let stand until soft, about 5 minutes. Squeeze liquid from cucumbers and transfer to a bowl with dill.
2. 2 Mix sour cream, lemon juice, and sugar together in a bowl; add to cucumbers and toss to coat. Season with pepper. Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.

By VeggieMommy

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• onion
• dill
• white vinegar
• vegetable oil
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Lightly toss cucumber slices, onion slices, and chopped dill together in a large bowl.
2. 2 Pour vinegar over cucumber mixture; toss to coat.
3. 3 Pour oil over cucumber mixture; toss to coat.
4. 4 Season with salt and black pepper.

By Michelle Berger

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• tomato
• red onion
• olive oil
• salt
• banana pepper
• parsley

Instructions

1. 1 Combine tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion in a bowl. Drizzle with olive oil; stir. Season with salt. Sprinkle banana pepper slices on top; garnish with parsley.

By Bill Baldasti

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• salt
• water
• cauliflower
• pearl onion
• sugar
• mustard powder
• ginger
• white vinegar
• all-purpose flour
• turmeric

Instructions

1. 1 Dissolve the salt in the water, and add the cucumber, onions and cauliflower. Cover and leave for 24 hours. Drain the vegetables.
2. 2 In a large pan, blend the sugar, mustard and ginger with 5 cups of vinegar. Stir in salt and vegetable mixture, bring to the boil, and simmer for 20 minutes.
3. 3 Blend the flour and turmeric with the remaining 1 cup of vinegar and stir into the cooked vegetables. Bring to the boil and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Pour into sterilized canning jars.
4. 4 In a large stock pot, pour water half way to top with boiling water. Using a holder, carefully lower jars into pot. Leave a 2-inch space between jars. Add more boiling water to cover them, about 2 inches above the tops. Bring to a boil and cover, processing for 15 minutes. Remove jars from pot. Put jars on a wood or cloth surface, several inches apart and allow to cool. Jars will be sealed.

By Ruth

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• buttermilk
• beet
• green onion
• dill
• white vinegar
• salt

Instructions

1. 1 Combine buttermilk, beets and liquid, cucumber, green onions, dill, vinegar, and salt in a bowl. Cover the bowl; refrigerate 2 hours to overnight for best flavor. Serve cold.

By Nina Capaccio

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• pickled herring fillet
• yogurt
• onion
• yellow mustard
• black pepper
• white sugar

Instructions

1. 1 Cut herring fillets into small pieces and place in a bowl. Add yogurt, onion, pickled cucumber, mustard, black pepper, and sugar; mix well to combine.
2. 2 Cover with plastic wrap and chill before serving so the flavors can develop, at least 3 hours.

By Olenka

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• sour cream
• white sugar
• cayenne pepper
• mint leaves
• olive oil
• hazelnut
• salt
• lemon juice

Instructions

1. 1 Scrape cucumber seeds into a fine mesh sieve and press out as much liquid as possible. Reserve liquid and roughly chop cucumbers.
2. 2 Combine cucumbers and cucumber liquid in the bowl of a food processor; process until smooth.
3. 3 Whisk cucumber puree and sour cream together in a bowl. Season with sugar and cayenne. Cover and refrigerate.
4. 4 Mash together mint, olive oil, and hazelnuts in a mortar and pestle until a paste forms. Season with salt and lemon juice.
5. 5 Divide gazpacho between individual bowls and place a spoonful of mint paste on top of each.

By Barbara Sauermann

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• plain yogurt
• ranch dressing mix
• ground beef
• onion
• pita bread
• lettuce
• tomato

Instructions

1. 1 In a medium bowl, combine 1 container of plain yogurt with the envelope of ranch dressing mix. Remove half of the mixture to another bowl. Into one of the bowls, add the remaining container of plain yogurt and diced cucumber; mix well. Cover and refrigerate. Preheat grill and lightly oil grate.
2. 2 Mix the ground beef and 1/4 cup onion into the remaining half of the yogurt mixture. Shape into 6 hamburger patties.
3. 3 Grill patties on medium heat for 7 minutes each side, turning once.
4. 4 Cut off 1/4 end of the pita pockets and fill with torn lettuce, grilled burger, creamy cucumber sauce and diced tomatoes.

By Theresa

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• cream cheese
• butter
• garlic
• french bread
• sausage
• tomato
• egg

Instructions

1. 1 Stir together cream cheese, butter, and garlic in a small bowl until well combined. Spread onto each bread slice. Top each with a sausage slice, cucumber slice, and tomato slice, then sprinkle chopped egg over each one. Serve open-faced.

By UKRAINIANCOOK

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• cauliflower
• onion
• carrot
• green bean
• salt
• all-purpose flour
• curry powder
• turmeric
• mustard
• ground ginger
• malt vinegar
• white sugar

Instructions

1. 1 Combine cauliflower, onion, carrots, cucumber, beans, and salt in a large bowl and toss well. Leave for 24 hours.
2. 2 The next day, rinse vegetables thoroughly in several changes of cold water. Drain well in a colander for 30 minutes.
3. 3 Inspect eight 12-ounce jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water until picalilli is ready. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.
4. 4 Combine flour, curry powder, turmeric, mustard powder, and ginger in a large pot. Gradually stir in 1/2 the vinegar, blending well until a smooth paste without lumps forms. Add remaining vinegar and sugar, mix well, and bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring continuously. Cook until mixture thickens, about 5 minutes. Add vegetable mixture and bring to a boil. Cook for 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
5. 5 Pack picalilli into hot, sterilized 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 rims with a moist paper towel to remove any spills. Top with lids and screw 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 jars 2 inches apart into the 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 5 minutes.
7. 7 Remove the jars from the stockpot and place 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 (lid does not move up or down at all).
8. 8 Leave for 1 month, to allow picalilli to mature, before eating.

By Tomsmum

Ingredients

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

Instructions

1. 1 Prepare a bowl with ice water.
2. 2 Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Cut crosses into the bottom of the tomatoes with a sharp knife, and blanch tomatoes in the boiling water for 1 to 2 minutes until the skin begins to come off. Remove tomatoes with a slotted spoon and immediately immerse in the ice water.
3. 3 Remove skin from the tomatoes and cut out the seeds over a bowl (so that no juice is lost); discard the seeds.
4. 4 If the cucumber is organic, leave the peel on; otherwise peel it. Remove seeds of cucumber and roughly chop.
5. 5 Combine tomatoes, cucumber, onion, garlic, and red wine vinegar in a food processor or blender; blend until gazpacho has desired consistency, either coarsely chopped or finely pureed. Slowly add olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Puree again briefly.
6. 6 Refrigerate gazpacho until cold, at least 1 hour. Remove from the fridge at least 30 minutes before serving.

By gartenfee

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• onion
• salt
• sour cream
• white sugar
• white vinegar
• dill
• parsley
• paprika

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Spread cucumber and onion slices onto a large platter; season with salt on both sides. Let rest for 30 minutes, then drain in a colander and squeeze to remove excess moisture. Blot dry with paper towels.
3. 3 To make the dressing: Stir sour cream, sugar, vinegar, dill, and parsley together in a large bowl.
4. 4 Gently fold cucumber and onion slices into dressing until coated. Cover and refrigerate, at least 3 hours to overnight.
5. 5 Garnish with paprika to serve.

By hisunbeam

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• romaine lettuce
• tomato
• onion
• parsley
• salt
• lemon juice
• olive oil
• sour cream

Instructions

1. 1 Toss the romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, and parsley together in a large bowl; season with salt. Drizzle the lemon juice and olive oil over the salad; stir. Add the sour cream and mix until evenly coated.

By Gianna Petrosyan

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• beet
• beef broth
• onion
• red wine vinegar
• salt
• black pepper
• sour cream

Instructions

1. 1 Remove stems and leaves from beets, but leave on skins. Cover beets with cold water and bring to a boil in a deep pot. Boil until fork tender, about 40 minutes.
2. 2 Drain beets, but reserve two cups of the liquid. Strain the liquid and add to a large saucepan. Remove skin from beets. Grate beets through the most coarse blade of a grater. Add to beet liquid. Add beef broth, onion, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, and then cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 20 minutes, then remove from the heat.
3. 3 Chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour, or until cold, before serving. Ladle into bowls and top each serving with cucumber and a big spoonful of sour cream.

By G

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• seashell pasta
• carrot
• leaf lettuce
• green pea
• corn
• mayonnaise
• brown sugar
• curry powder
• garlic salt
• cheddar cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the pasta, and cook until tender, about 7 minutes. Drain, and rinse under cold water to cool.
2. 2 Place the carrots in an even layer in the bottom of a large glass bowl, preferably one that is roughly the same diameter from top to bottom. Place the lettuce in a layer over the carrots. Combine the cucumber, peas and corn; spread in a layer over the lettuce. Once the pasta is cooled and drained, then spread that out over the top.
3. 3 In a smaller bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, brown sugar, curry powder, and garlic salt. Spread this carefully over the pasta. Top with shredded Cheddar cheese. Cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

By Miss Sriri

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• watermelon
• red bell pepper
• onion
• pineapple juice
• lemon juice
• mint
• honey
• olive oil
• ginger
• jalapeno pepper
• mint leaf

Instructions

1. 1 Reserve 20 small watermelon cubes for garnish.
2. 2 Place remaining watermelon, cucumbers, bell peppers, onion, pineapple juice, lemon juice, 3 tablespoons chopped mint, honey, olive oil, ginger, and jalapeño into a blender, working in batches. Purée until well blended but with some texture, about 30 seconds per batch. Pour gazpacho into a large pitcher or bowl and refrigerate for 1 hour.
3. 3 Serve gazpacho in bowls. Garnish each serving with 2 to 3 reserved watermelon cubes and 2 small mint leaves.

By Julia

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• lemonade
• gin-based liqueur
• apple
• orange
• lemon
• lime
• strawberry
• mint

Instructions

1. 1 Stir Sprite and Pimm's together in a serving pitcher until well mixed; add apple, orange, cucumber wedge, lemon, lime, strawberries, and mint. Serve in ice-filled tall glasses.

By Sandy Wiemers

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
• mango
• orange juice
• olive oil
• red bell pepper
• onion
• garlic
• jalapeno pepper
• lime juice
• parsley
• basil
• cilantro
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Process mangoes, orange juice and oil in a blender or food processor until pureed. Transfer to a medium bowl, along with remaining ingredients. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate until ready to serve. (Can be made several hours before serving.)

By USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• tomato juice
• beef bouillon cube
• tomato
• onion
• green bell pepper
• red wine vinegar
• vegetable oil
• celery
• worcestershire sauce
• hot pepper sauce

Instructions

1. 1 Simmer tomato juice in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat; stir in bouillon cubes until dissolved, about 5 minutes. Off heat, add tomato, cucumber, onion, bell pepper, vinegar, oil, celery, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce. Cover soup; chill in the refrigerator before serving, 6 to 8 hours.

By NancyM

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• beefsteak tomato
• green bell pepper
• yellow bell pepper
• sweet onion
• jalapeno pepper
• garlic
• olive oil
• sherry vinegar
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Set aside a few pieces of tomato, cucumber, and bell peppers for garnish.
2. 2 Combine remaining tomatoes, cucumber, and bell peppers with onion, jalapeno, and garlic in a food processor; process until all vegetable are finely chopped. Mix in olive oil, sherry vinegar, and salt.
3. 3 Cover and refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour.
4. 4 Season with pepper before serving and garnish with reserved tomatoes, cucumbers, and bell peppers.

By Lena

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• tomato
• onion
• green bell pepper
• jalapeno pepper
• lemon
• balsamic vinegar
• olive oil
• salt
• black pepper
• dill

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 In a large bowl, stir together tomatoes, cucumber, onion, bell pepper, and jalapeno pepper. Season with lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper.
3. 3 In a blender or food processor, puree half of the mixture until smooth.
4. 4 Return to bowl, stir in dill and mix well. Cover and chill for at least one hour before serving.

By Amy

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• tomato juice
• clam juice
• shrimp
• avocado
• tomato
• red onion
• cilantro
• lemon juice
• salt
• pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Combine tomato and clam juice cocktail, shrimp, avocados, tomatoes, cucumbers, onion, cilantro, lemon juice, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl.
2. 2 Cover the bowl with plastic and refrigerate until ready to serve.

By Dawn

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• tomato
• green bell pepper
• onion
• red wine vinegar
• garlic
• olive oil
• salt
• black pepper
• egg
• green olive
• pimento

Instructions

1. 1 Combine tomatoes, cucumber, green pepper, and onion in a bowl.
2. 2 Stir red wine vinegar and garlic together in a small bowl for the dressing; gradually whisk in olive oil. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
3. 3 Drizzle dressing over the tomato mixture and toss well to coat. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
4. 4 Garnish the salad with hard-boiled egg wedges and olives before serving.

By lutzflcat

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• garlic
• onion
• green bell pepper
• tomato
• olive oil
• white vinegar
• parsley
• salt
• pepper
• paprika
• tomato juice

Instructions

1. 1 In the container of a food processor or blender, combine the garlic, onion, cucumber, bell pepper, tomatoes, olive oil, vinegar, parsley, salt and pepper. Cover and blend to your desired texture. Stir in the tomato sauce and paprika and transfer to a bowl or container. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to blend the flavors.

By Simone