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Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• tomato
• onion
• lemon juice
• mint
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Mix cucumbers, tomato, onion, lemon juice, mint, salt, and pepper together in a bowl.

By Marianne

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• yogurt
• garlic
• shallot
• dill weed
• salt
• pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Stir yogurt, cucumbers, garlic, and shallot together in a medium bowl; season with dill, salt, and pepper. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to blend flavors.

By SASHAYEGHI

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• yogurt
• walnut
• golden raisin
• dill
• mint
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Place yogurt into a fine-mesh sieve lined with a coffee filter and allow to drain, about 20 minutes. You should end up with about a cup of thick yogurt.
2. 2 Heat a small skillet over medium heat, add walnuts, and toast while stirring until nuts start to turn golden brown and become fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes. Allow to cool.
3. 3 Mix yogurt, sultanas, walnuts, dill, mint, salt, and pepper in a large bowl, add cucumber and toss to combine. Refrigerate for 1 hour.

By Afiyet_olson

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• buckwheat groat
• olive oil
• onion
• garlic
• parsley
• mint
• lemon
• mixed herbs

Instructions

1. 1 Rinse buckwheat groats. Bring a saucepan of water to a boil, sprinkle in the buckwheat groats, and simmer until buckwheat is tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and cool.
2. 2 Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onions and garlic until onion is translucent, 5 to 8 minutes. Set aside to cool.
3. 3 Lightly toss cucumber, parsley, mint, lemon juice, and mixed herbs in a large salad bowl until thoroughly combined; stir in cooked buckwheat and onion mixture.

By Cassie

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• black pepper
• salt
• sumac
• greek seasoning
• garlic
• lemon
• olive oil
• parsley
• mint
• feta cheese
• red onion
• roma tomato
• green bell pepper
• romaine lettuce
• pita bread
• grapeseed oil

Instructions

1. 1 Heat grapeseed oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Cook and stir pita bread pieces in hot oil until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer bread pieces to a paper-towel lined plate.
2. 2 Stir romaine lettuce, tomato, red onion, cucumber, feta cheese, mint, and parsley together in a large bowl.
3. 3 Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, Greek seasoning, sumac, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl until completely combined. Pour olive oil mixture and pita bread pieces into lettuce mixture; toss to coat.

By daniellev14

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• tomato
• romaine lettuce
• onion
• cooking spray
• honey
• tahini
• chicken thigh
• garlic
• salt
• cayenne pepper
• turmeric
• paprika
• cardamom
• coriander
• cumin
• lemon juice
• olive oil

Instructions

1. 1 Combine olive oil, lemon juice, cumin, coriander, cardamom, paprika, turmeric, cayenne pepper, salt, and garlic in a blender or small food processor. Pulse to combine.
2. 2 Measure 1/2 cup marinade into a bowl and set aside.
3. 3 Pour the remaining marinade into a 1-gallon resealable bag and add chicken thighs. Squeeze as much air out of the bag as possible, seal, and refrigerate, at least 4 hours or up to 24 hours. Chicken thighs should be in a single layer; turn the bag occasionally.
4. 4 Stir tahini and honey into the bowl with the reserved marinade, cover, and refrigerate until ready to make the salad.
5. 5 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) and lightly oil a broiler pan.
6. 6 Place onion slices on the oiled pan, and set chicken thighs on top of the onion slices.
7. 7 Roast in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Turn and continue roasting until chicken is longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 15 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Broil chicken thighs for 3 to 5 minutes for some caramelization, if desired.
8. 8 Remove chicken from the oven, tent with foil and allow to rest for 10 minutes. Slice each chicken thigh into 1/2- inch slices and coarsely chop cooked onion.
9. 9 Dress 4 salad plates with lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumbers. Add chicken slices and chopped onions. Stir dressing, drizzle over each salad, and serve.

By Bibi

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• cayenne pepper
• salt
• garlic
• lemon juice
• greek yogurt
• egg
• all-purpose flour
• baking powder
• red pepper flakes
• kosher salt
• cumin
• lemon
• garlic
• parsley
• cilantro
• onion
• chickpea
• olive oil
• cooking spray

Instructions

1. 1 Coat a 9x13-inch metal baking pan with cooking spray and 1 tablespoon olive oil and place inside the oven. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). C
2. 2 Combine chickpeas, onion, cilantro, parsley, garlic, lemon zest, cumin, salt, red pepper flakes, and baking powder in a food processor. Pulse until minced but not yet pasty. Transfer to a bowl and stir in flour and egg until fully incorporated.
3. 3 Remove baking pan from the oven. Drop golfball-sized portions of chickpea mixture onto the hot pan.
4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven 15 to 20 minutes. Brush falafel with remaining olive oil and flip over. Continue baking until golden on both sides, 15 to 20 minutes more.
5. 5 Meanwhile, combine yogurt, cucumber, lemon juice, and garlic in a bowl. Season with salt and cayenne pepper. Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
6. 6 Serve falafel with yogurt sauce.

By Wyome

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• pita bread
• tomato
• romaine lettuce
• salt
• garlic powder
• dill weed
• garlic
• lemon juice
• greek yogurt
• olive oil
• chicken breast
• clove
• nutmeg
• salt
• oregano
• cinnamon
• lemon juice
• garlic
• greek yogurt

Instructions

1. 1 Combine Greek yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, cinnamon, oregano, salt, nutmeg, and cloves in a plastic container or resealable bag. Add chicken strips and shake until ingredients are evenly combined and chicken is well coated. Refrigerate at least 4 hours, up to overnight.
2. 2 When you are ready to make the sandwiches, heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. When oil is hot, add marinated chicken, and sear until golden brown on both sides and no longer pink in the centers, 8 to 10 minutes, depending on thickness of the chicken pieces.
3. 3 While the chicken is cooking, combine Greek yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, dill, garlic powder, and salt in a bowl or small resealable container, stir well to blend. Taste and adjust seasonings if desired.
4. 4 Once chicken is cooked and sauce is prepared, assemble sandwiches by dividing meat, lettuce, cucumber, and tomatoes between your pita. Add a generous smear of the yogurt sauce (to your taste preference).

By Rebekah Rose Hills

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• mint
• chive
• black pepper
• salt
• date
• garlic
• water
• tahini
• lemon
• carrot
• green bell pepper
• cherry tomato
• romaine lettuce
• chicken tender
• black pepper
• salt
• garlic
• za'atar seasoning
• olive oil
• lemon juice

Instructions

1. 1 Mix 2 tablespoons lemon juice, olive oil, za'atar, garlic, salt, and pepper together in a gallon-sized plastic zip-top bag. Add chicken tenders and refrigerate, turning occasionally, 30 minutes to 12 hours.
2. 2 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
3. 3 Place chicken tenders on the grate, reduce heat to medium, and cover. Grill until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a tender registers 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), 4 to 5 minutes per side.
4. 4 Remove chicken from grill and let rest. Prepare the salad in the meantime; place romaine pieces in a large bowl and add tomatoes, bell pepper, cucumber, and carrot.
5. 5 Combine lemon zest and juice, tahini, water, garlic, and date in the bowl of a mini food processor or a blender. Pulse several times, adding water by tablespoons if necessary, until desired consistency is achieved. Season with salt and pepper. Pour dressing into the salad bowl and toss.
6. 6 Divide salad between plates. Slice each chicken tender crosswise into 1/4-inch slices and place over the salads. Garnish with chives and mint.

By Bibi

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• olive oil
• chickpea flour
• chile powder
• black pepper
• paprika
• salt
• cumin
• greek seasoning
• lemon zest
• lemon juice
• egg
• chickpea
• garlic
• green onion
• parsley
• jalapeno pepper
• dill
• mint
• lemon zest
• sugar
• garlic powder
• lemon juice
• greek yogurt

Instructions

1. 1 Stir yogurt, cucumber, lemon juice, garlic powder, sugar, lemon zest, mint, and dill together in a bowl. Adjust seasonings to taste and refrigerate tzatziki until ready to serve with falafel.
2. 2 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
3. 3 Combine jalapeno peppers, parsley, green onions, and garlic in a food processor. Pulse until finely chopped and fully blended. Scrape mixture down and add chickpeas. Pulse several times until just blended and chickpeas are broken up, but texture is still rough; do not overblend. Transfer mixture to a large bowl.
4. 4 Add eggs, lemon juice, lemon zest, Greek seasoning, cumin, 1/2 tablespoon salt, paprika, pepper, and chili powder to the chickpea mixture. Stir with a spatula until fully incorporated. Add chickpea flour a few tablespoons at a time and stir; the final mixture should be wet, but not falling apart when handled. Place bowl in the freezer, uncovered, to firm up mixture, 10 to 15 minutes.
5. 5 Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and brush with some olive oil.
6. 6 Remove chickpea mixture from freezer and form into 20 to 24 small balls and place on the prepared baking sheet. Brush falafel with remaining olive oil and sprinkle with remaining salt.
7. 7 Bake in the preheated oven until falafel are dry and slightly darker brown in color, about 45 minutes. Turn on the broiler and continue baking until tops are crisp, 5 to 7 minutes. Serve with tzatziki.

By Bradley Wiles

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• tomato
• pita bread
• oil
• bread crumb
• olive oil
• cayenne pepper
• pepper
• baking powder
• lemon juice
• salt
• coriander
• cumin
• egg
• garlic
• parsley
• onion
• chickpea
• pepper
• salt
• dill weed
• mayonnaise
• yogurt

Instructions

1. 1 Make sauce: Combine yogurt, cucumber, mayonnaise, dill, salt, and pepper in a small bowl; mix well. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
2. 2 Make falafel: Mash chickpeas in a large bowl until thick and pasty; do not use a blender as the consistency will be too thin.
3. 3 Place onion, parsley, and garlic in a blender; blend until smooth. Stir into mashed chickpeas until well combined.
4. 4 Combine egg, cumin, coriander, salt, lemon juice, baking powder, black pepper, and cayenne in a small bowl. Stir into chickpea mixture along with olive oil. Mix in bread crumbs, a little at a time, until mixture holds together but is not sticky. Form mixture into 8 balls, then flatten into falafel patties.
5. 5 Heat 1 inch oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry falafels in hot oil until brown on both sides. Serve 2 falafels in each pita half, topped with chopped tomatoes and sauce.

By Sean

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• tomato
• red onion
• lettuce
• naan bread
• black pepper
• salt
• cumin
• cilantro
• onion
• plain greek yogurt
• chicken thigh
• cinnamon
• black pepper
• salt
• turmeric
• red pepper flakes
• coriander
• cumin
• paprika
• garlic powder
• lemon
• olive oil

Instructions

1. 1 At least 2 hours ahead, or up to 8 hours ahead, combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, paprika, cumin, coriander, pepper flakes, turmeric, salt, pepper, and cinnamon in a bowl. Stir ingredients well and add chicken pieces. Cover and refrigerate. Stir chicken pieces and marinade about every 2 hours.
2. 2 About 30 minutes prior to grilling, make the raita by mixing yogurt, cucumber, onion, cilantro, cumin, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Cover and refrigerate until ready to make the wraps.
3. 3 Preheat an outdoor gas grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
4. 4 Place chicken pieces in a single layer onto the oiled grate, and grill until no longer pink in the center, the juices run clear, and both sides are brown, 6 to 8 minutes per side. Timing will depend on the thickness of the chicken thighs and the distance of the grates to the heat. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
5. 5 Place grilled chicken on a cutting board and cover with aluminum foil. Allow chicken to rest 5 to 10 minutes, then cut into thin slices.
6. 6 To assemble the wraps, divide ingredients evenly: Place chicken slices in the center of each naan bread. Top with shredded lettuce, onion rings, and tomato slices; spoon raita on top.
7. 7 Wrap each naan around the sandwich ingredients, and serve.

By Bibi

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• red onion
• white wine vinegar
• sugar
• ginger paste
• black sesame seed

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

Ingredients

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

Instructions

1. 1 Combine sliced cucumbers and salt in a large bowl and let sweat for 1 hour. Drain liquid and toss cucumbers with onion slices.
2. 2 Combine white vinegar and water in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir in sugar until dissolved and simmer until liquid turns clear, 3 to 5 minutes. Pour dressing over cucumbers and onions and stir in dill.
3. 3 Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.

By Karin Coleman

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• sour cream
• yogurt
• parsley
• cilantro
• cumin
• salt

Instructions

1. 1 In a medium bowl, combine the cucumber, sour cream, yogurt, parsley, cilantro, cumin and salt. Mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.

By Traci Poole

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• cherry tomato
• italian seasoning
• garlic
• onion
• salt
• black pepper
• salad dressing

Instructions

1. 1 Combine cucumbers and tomatoes in a bowl. Add Italian seasoning, garlic, onion, salt, and black pepper; stir well to combine.
2. 2 Drizzle Italian-style dressing into the bowl, stirring until cucumbers and tomatoes are evenly coated.
3. 3 Cover and chill salad for 1 hour. Toss well before serving.

By Candy Apple

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• rice wine vinegar
• white sugar
• soy sauce
• sesame seed

Instructions

1. 1 Peel cucumbers. Halve lengthwise and remove seeds. Slice into 1/4-inch thick half moons.
2. 2 Mix vinegar, sugar, and soy sauce together in a bowl until sugar is completely dissolved. Add cucumbers and stir until coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve cold.

By Kelly Joy

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• salt
• green onion
• green bell pepper
• red bell pepper
• rice vinegar
• sesame oil
• red pepper flakes
• cilantro

Instructions

1. 1 Cut cucumber in half lengthwise and gently scrape out seeds with a spoon. Cut each half crosswise into 2-inch pieces. Cut each piece lengthwise into thin, uniform strips and transfer to a bowl. Toss cucumber with 1 teaspoon salt and let stand 15 minutes.
2. 2 Meanwhile, cut green onions and bell peppers into thin, uniform strips, about 2 inches long.
3. 3 Transfer cucumber to a fine-mesh sieve, rinse, and drain well. Whisk together vinegar, sesame oil, crushed red pepper, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Add cucumber, green onions, bell peppers, and cilantro, and toss well.

By Sunday

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• peach
• tomato
• red onion
• cream of coconut
• cilantro
• lime juice
• chili powder

Instructions

1. 1 Stir together peaches, cucumber, tomato, red onion, cream of coconut, cilantro, lime juice, and chili powder in a large bowl. Place in the refrigerator until flavors combine, about 1 to 2 hours. Serve at cool room temperature.

By Bito

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• tomato
• red onion
• feta cheese
• green olive
• red wine vinegar

Instructions

1. 1 In a large bowl, toss together cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, feta cheese, and green olives. Sprinkle with red wine vinegar. Refrigerate until serving.

By MIKEGINNY

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• carrot
• rice wine vinegar
• sugar
• ginger
• salt

Instructions

1. 1 Peel cucumber and slice in half lengthwise. Scoop out the seeds and cut into 1/8-inch thick slices. Transfer to a medium bowl with carrots.
2. 2 Mix vinegar, sugar, ginger, and salt in a small bowl until well combined. Pour over cucumber-carrot mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours before serving.

By Anne Talbot-Kleeman

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• mayonnaise
• ranch dressing mix
• zucchini
• green bell pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Stir mayonnaise and Ranch dressing mix together in a large bowl. Stir in the zucchini, cucumber, and bell pepper. Serve immediately.

By Vickie Spencer

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• broccoli
• cauliflower
• green bell pepper
• carrot
• salad dressing

Instructions

1. 1 Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Place the broccoli and cauliflower florets into the boiling water for one minute. Drain and rinse florets.
2. 2 Combine broccoli, cauliflower, bell pepper, cucumber, carrot and Italian salad dressing in a medium size mixing bowl. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the vegetables for one hour.

By Chris

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• long-grain white rice
• water
• red onion
• celery
• feta cheese
• olive oil
• red wine vinegar

Instructions

1. 1 Place rice and water in a medium-size pot. Bring water to a boil, when boiled reduce heat to a simmer, cover pot and let rice cook until tender.
2. 2 In a large mixing bowl, combine red onion, celery, and cucumber. Crumble the feta into the bowl. Cover the vegetable mixture with cooked rice, cover and let sit for 5 minutes.
3. 3 Toss vegetable and feta with oil and vinegar, and serve.

By danielle

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• rice paper
• rice vermicelli
• chicken
• mint
• tzatziki sauce

Instructions

1. 1 Fill a 9-inch pie plate with warm water. Dip 1 rice paper into water. Transfer to a work surface and let stand for a few seconds to soften.
2. 2 Snip cooked rice vermicelli and arrange 3 tablespoons vermicelli across the lower 1/3 of softened rice paper. Top with 1 ounce chicken, 1/4 cup cucumber, 1 tablespoon mint, and 1/2 tablespoon sauce. Fold and lightly press the bottom edge of rice paper over filling, tucking it underneath while rolling away from you. Fold in the sides and continue to roll up tightly. Repeat with remaining ingredients.

By Caitlyn Diimig, RD

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• bread
• butter
• scallion
• parsley
• garlic
• salmon
• lemon

Instructions

1. 1 Toast bread slices in a toaster until golden and crispy, 1 to 2 minutes.
2. 2 Combine butter, scallion, parsley, and garlic in a small bowl.
3. 3 Spread each piece of bread with 1/2 tablespoon of herbed butter mixture. Layer with 2 slices of smoked salmon, followed by cucumber. Top with a squeeze of lemon juice. Cut on an angle and serve immediately.

By Hugatunity

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• cooking spray
• firm tofu
• spring roll wrapper
• broccoli slaw
• thai peanut sauce

Instructions

1. 1 Spray a large pan or wok with cooking spray and heat over medium heat. Add tofu and cook, shaking the pan as needed, until browned on all sides, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the heat.
2. 2 Pour some water into a large, shallow plate. Place 1 spring roll wrapper in the water until soft, about 15 seconds, Remove to a work surface and place about 1 tablespoon tofu, 1 tablespoon cucumber, and 2 tablespoons broccoli slaw on the edge of the wrapper. Fold in the sides and wrap ingredients so it looks like an egg rolls. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
3. 3 Serve rolls with peanut sauce.

By Elise Wolff Goldstein

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• feta cheese
• black olive
• tomato
• sun-dried tomato
• oil
• red onion

Instructions

1. 1 In a large salad bowl, toss together the cucumbers, feta cheese, olives, roma tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, 2 tablespoons reserved sun-dried tomato oil, and red onion. Chill until serving.

By Heather Shevlin

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• cranberry
• white sugar
• orange liqueur
• celery
• jalapeno pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Place cranberries into a food processor, and pulse until finely chopped. They should still have some texture.
2. 2 Transfer to a serving bowl; stir in sugar, orange liqueur, cucumber, celery and jalapeño. Let sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving to blend the flavors.

By Peach822

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• corn
• cherry tomato
• cilantro
• olive oil
• red onion
• lime juice
• cumin
• garlic powder
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat.
2. 2 Grill corn for 15 minutes, turning every few minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and let cool for 5 minutes.
3. 3 Cut corn from the cob and place in a large bowl. Add cucumber, cherry tomatoes, cilantro, olive oil, red onion, lime juice, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper; stir to combine.
4. 4 Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

By Soup Loving Nicole