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Watermelon and Cucumber Juice with a Spritz of Lime
Drink

Watermelon and Cucumber Juice with a Spritz of Lime

3.9

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

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

Ma's Frozen Pickles
Appetizer

Ma's Frozen Pickles

3.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
195 min

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

Cream Cheese 'n Herb Cucumber Bites
Appetizer

Cream Cheese 'n Herb Cucumber Bites

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

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

Yia Yia's Tzatziki Sauce
Greek

Yia Yia's Tzatziki Sauce

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

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

Cucumber Soup with Tomatoes
Lunch

Cucumber Soup with Tomatoes

3.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
45 min

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

Basil Cucumber Smash
Drink

Basil Cucumber Smash

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
5 min

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

Zesty Lemon Apple Juice
Drink

Zesty Lemon Apple Juice

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

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

Summer Cucumber Jicama Salad
Lunch American

Summer Cucumber Jicama Salad

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
20 min

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

Cucumber-Mango Salad
Lunch

Cucumber-Mango Salad

4.3

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
20 min

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

Homemade Cucumber-Lime Hard Seltzer
Drink

Homemade Cucumber-Lime Hard Seltzer

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
5 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Muddle 4 slices of cucumber in a cocktail shaker. Fill shaker with 1 cup of ice cubes, lime juice, and vodka. Cover and shake until chilled, 15 to 20 seconds. Fill 2 rocks glasses with ice and strain cocktail over. Top with club soda. Garnish with remaining cucumber slices.

By France Cevallos

Cucumber and Olive Appetizers
Appetizer

Cucumber and Olive Appetizers

4.3

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
5 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Using the tines of a fork, score the unpeeled cucumber lengthwise on all sides. Slice the cucumber into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
  2. 2 In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese and blue cheese dressing. Spread the cheese mixture on the rye bread slices. Top with a slice of cucumber and a slice of olive.

By Gwena Hedlund

Blackberry-Cucumber Vodka Tonic
Drink

Blackberry-Cucumber Vodka Tonic

4.3

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
5 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Muddle 3 slices of cucumber and 4 blackberries in the bottom of a rocks glass. Fill glass with crushed ice and add vodka. Top with tonic water and stir to combine. Garnish with remaining slice of cucumber and blackberry.

By France Cevallos

Fresh Frozen Cucumbers
Side Dish American

Fresh Frozen Cucumbers

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
2890 min

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

Sour Cream, Cucumber and Dill Dip
Appetizer

Sour Cream, Cucumber and Dill Dip

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix the sour cream, cucumber, and dill together in a bowl until thoroughly blended. Stir in the lemon juice and salt. Adjust seasonings to taste. Cover and refrigerate 1 to 2 hours.

By sylvaere

Amy's Cucumber Lemonade
Drink American

Amy's Cucumber Lemonade

4.5

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
5 min

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

Watermelon and Basil Martini
Drink

Watermelon and Basil Martini

3.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place 2 thin slices of cucumber in a bowl with basil leaves and sugar and smash with a fork until softened; pour in a teaspoon of watermelon vodka to loosen the mixture. Place crushed ice into a cocktail shaker and transfer cucumber-basil mixture into shaker; top with remaining watermelon vodka, lime juice, and simple syrup. Shake and strain into 2 chilled martini glasses; garnish each cocktail with 1 slice of peeled cucumber. Best enjoyed wearing flip-flops.

By Patti Weiss

Cucumber-Watermelon Salad
Lunch

Cucumber-Watermelon Salad

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the watermelon and cucumber cubes in a large bowl, and gently toss with the salt and sugar. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and toss to coat. Refrigerate for 15 minutes, then gently toss one last time before serving.

By RHOV

Spicy Sparkling Cucumber Cocktail
Drink

Spicy Sparkling Cucumber Cocktail

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Muddle 6 cucumber slices in a cocktail shaker. Add vodka, lime juice, simple syrup, and hot sauce. Fill shaker with ice and shake for 30 seconds.
  2. 2 Fill 2 glasses with fresh ice. Strain vodka mixture into the glasses and top off with club soda. Garnish with remaining cucumber slices.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Ginger Cucumber Salad
Dinner

Ginger Cucumber Salad

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Peel cucumbers, cut in half lengthwise, and scoop out the seeds. Cut each half into 1/4-inch slices and place in a medium bowl. Stir in red onion slices and set aside.
  2. 2 Whisk vinegar, sugar, and ginger paste together in a small bowl until the sugar is dissolved. Add dressing to cucumber mixture and mix well. Stir in sesame seeds and refrigerate for about 1 hour to let the flavors meld.

By lutzflcat