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Easy Marinated Vegetables

Easy Marinated Vegetables

4.3

Prep
Cook
Total

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

Pickled Cucumber, Fig, and Halloumi Salad

Pickled Cucumber, Fig, and Halloumi Salad

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cut cucumber into chunky half-moons, then scrape out the core. Place cucumber in a medium bowl with vinegar, honey, chile flakes, and salt; set aside to pickle for 10 to 15 minutes.
  2. 2 While the cucumbers are pickling, toast hazelnuts in a medium skillet over medium heat until browned and fragrant, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from the skillet and chop coarsely when cool enough to handle.
  3. 3 Slice halloumi cheese into 3/8-inch slices and place in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook until crisp, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
  4. 4 Mix chopped hazelnuts and mint into the pickled cucumbers. Add halloumi and figs and toss to coat.

By OneWholesomeMeal

Avocado Tomato Salad with Cucumbers

Avocado Tomato Salad with Cucumbers

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cut avocados into wedges. Core tomatoes; cut into wedges. Peel cucumbers; cut into slices. Place avocados, tomatoes, and cucumbers in a bowl.
  2. 2 Add vinegar, Italian dressing, black pepper, salt, and oregano; stir until well combined. Taste; adjust seasonings.

By samthechef

Greek Horiatiki Salad

Greek Horiatiki Salad

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cut tomatoes into wedges over a large serving bowl so that any extra juices land in the bowl with tomato wedges. Add onion slices and oregano, then season liberally with salt; mix to combine. Allow tomatoes to sit at room temperature until juices have released, at least 20 to 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
  2. 2 Mix in bell pepper, cucumber, and olives just before serving. Top with feta cheese and drizzle with olive oil.

By Diana Moutsopoulos

Greek Garbanzo Bean Salad

Greek Garbanzo Bean Salad

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
130 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Combine beans, cucumbers, olives, tomatoes, red onion, salad dressing, garlic, lemon juice, feta cheese, garlic salt, and pepper in a large serving bowl.
  3. 3 Toss together until well combined. Refrigerate for 2 hours before serving. Serve chilled.

By Kim Fusich

Vegetarian Greek Pasta Salad

Vegetarian Greek Pasta Salad

4.2

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water until al dente. Drain, and rinse in cold water.
  2. 2 In a small bowl, mix together oil, lemon juice, basil, garlic salt, and black pepper.
  3. 3 In a large bowl, combine pasta, tomatoes, green pepper, onion, cucumber, and black olives. Add dressing, and toss to coat. Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

By Sara Hardy

Greek Grilled Beyond Meat Burgers

Greek Grilled Beyond Meat Burgers

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Grate cucumber and place in a colander to drain for 10 minutes. Press out any remaining liquid with paper towels.
  2. 2 Stir together cucumber, yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, dill, and salt in a small bowl; set aside.
  3. 3 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  4. 4 Sprinkle Greek seasoning on both sides of burger patties.
  5. 5 Place patties on the preheated grill and cook for 4 minutes. Flip and grill for 4 more minutes. Place burgers on buns and top with lettuce, onion, tomato, olives, and reserved cucumber sauce.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Greek-Inspired Grilled Turkey Sausage Brats

Greek-Inspired Grilled Turkey Sausage Brats

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  2. 2 Place sausages on the rack, and grill until sausages are cooked through, 10 to 16 minutes, turning occasionally. Your cooking time will depend on your grill and how close the sausages are to the heat. Check periodically with a meat thermometer until you reach 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), which is well done.
  3. 3 Combine red onion, cucumber, tomatoes, and Kalamata olives in a small bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, and stir in the oregano, salt, and pepper.
  4. 4 Place the turkey sausages in the buns. Evenly distribute the Greek-style veggie mixture over the sausages, sprinkle with some feta cheese, and serve.

By lutzflcat

Greek-Inspired Grilled Wedge Salad

Greek-Inspired Grilled Wedge Salad

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
5 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  2. 2 Whisk oil, balsamic vinegar, and mixed herbs in a small bowl. Add salt and pepper.
  3. 3 Place romaine halves cut-sides up on a work surface. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  4. 4 Grill romaine, cut-sides down until slightly caramelized, 2 to 3 minutes.
  5. 5 Plate grilled romaine cut-sides up. Top with tomatoes, cucumber, onion, feta cheese, and olives. Drizzle with dressing and serve.

By Mangia Mangia

Marinated Greek-Inspired Chickpea Salad

Marinated Greek-Inspired Chickpea Salad

5.0

Prep
30 min
Cook
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk lemon juice, olive oil, vinegar, garlic, pepper, and salt for vinaigrette together in a large salad bowl.
  2. 2 Stir chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, cucumber, bell pepper, onion, and mint into the bowl until well coated with vinaigrette.
  3. 3 Serve immediately or refrigerate until flavors have melded, 8 hours to overnight.

By Michelle Walker

Air Fryer Loaded Greek Fries

Air Fryer Loaded Greek Fries

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place shredded cucumber in a colander and sprinkle with salt. Let drain for 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, assemble the rest of the tzatziki by adding yogurt, lemon juice, dill, garlic, vinegar, and feta to a small bowl. Stir until evenly combined. Stir in shredded cucumber and set aside until ready to use.
  3. 3 Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  4. 4 Combine fries, olive oil, and Greek seasoning in a large bowl and stir until evenly combined. Spray the basket of the air fryer with nonstick cooking spray. Add 1/2 of the fries to the basket.
  5. 5 Air fry for 10 minutes. Flip until cook to desired crispness, about 5 minutes more. Repeat with remaining fries.
  6. 6 Divide fries among 4 serving plates. Drizzle cucumber sauce over the top of the fries. Garnish each plate with red onion strips, Kalamata olives, and grape tomatoes.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Chicken Souvlaki Salad

Chicken Souvlaki Salad

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
150 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine 1 tablespoon olive oil, Greek seasoning, lemon juice, and garlic in a large glass bowl; mix well. Add chicken to marinade and turn to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, but not longer than 4 hours.
  2. 2 Mix together tzatziki, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and salt in a small bowl until well combined. Refrigerate salad dressing until needed.
  3. 3 Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  4. 4 Remove chicken from marinade and place on the preheated grill. Cook for 5 minutes. Flip chicken over and continue grilling until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 5 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the centers should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Discard excess marinade.
  5. 5 Combine romaine lettuce, bell pepper, cucumber, and cherry tomatoes in a salad bowl. Drizzle with tzatziki dressing and toss to coat. Divide salad into 4 equal portions and top with cooked chicken.

By Bren

Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki Sauce

Chicken Souvlaki with Tzatziki Sauce

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
150 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Prepare kabobs: Combine olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, oregano, and salt in a large resealable bag. Add chicken, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air and seal the bag; marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
  3. 3 Prepare sauce: Mix yogurt, cucumber, olive oil, vinegar, garlic, and salt together in a bowl. Refrigerate sauce for flavors to blend, 1 to 2 hours.
  4. 4 Soak wooden skewers in a bowl of cold water for about 15 minutes. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  5. 5 Remove chicken from marinade and thread onto the soaked skewers. Discard unused marinade.
  6. 6 Cook the skewers on the preheated grill, turning frequently until browned on all sides and chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 7 to 8 minutes per side.
  7. 7 Serve with tzatziki sauce. Enjoy!

By Tanya Petkos Schroeder

Greek-Style Chicken Salad

Greek-Style Chicken Salad

4.8

Prep
30 min
Cook
Total
120 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place cucumbers in a colander; set onto a plate. Toss cucumbers with 1 teaspoon salt. Let rest to draw about liquid, about 30 minutes. Pat dry with paper towels.
  2. 2 Place red onion and 1 cup cold water in a bowl. Let soak until the strong onion flavor is weakened, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain and rinse.
  3. 3 Combine cucumbers, red onions, Greek yogurt, Kalamata olives, dill, vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, lemon zest, oregano, and black pepper in a bowl. Fold in chicken, feta cheese, and tomatoes. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate salad for at least 1 hour.
  4. 4 Stir salad and serve on lettuce leaves.

By janet

Greek Flank Steak and Veggie Salad

Greek Flank Steak and Veggie Salad

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
25 min
Total
165 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Put steak in a large resealable plastic bag. Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Reserve 1/2 cup marinade for vegetables; pour remainder over steak and turn to coat. Seal bag. Chill at least 2 hours or up to 12 hours.
  2. 2 Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Place 1 rack in center position and another 4 inches from broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray.
  3. 3 Toss chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumber, and onion with reserved 1/2 cup marinade on the prepared baking sheet and spread in an even layer.
  4. 4 Roast on center rack until vegetables begin to pucker and brown, 15 to 20 minutes.
  5. 5 Remove baking sheet from oven and turn oven to broil. Push vegetables to the middle of the pan. Remove steak from marinade, allowing excess liquid to drip off, brush off garlic, and set on top of vegetables. Discard marinade.
  6. 6 Broil steak on top rack, flipping once, until it begins to char and an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part registers 125 degrees F (52 degrees C) for rare or 135 degrees F (57 degrees C) for medium-rare, 3 to 5 minutes per side.
  7. 7 Cover loosely with foil and let rest 10 minutes before slicing steak thinly across the grain. Serve warm steak and vegetables with pan juices over romaine, sprinkled with feta cheese and parsley.

By Molly Gilbert

Bison Souvlaki Skewers

Bison Souvlaki Skewers

5.0

Prep
40 min
Cook
4 min
Total
164 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cut bison skirt steak across the grain into 1-inch wide strips. Place bison strips in a resealable plastic bag set in a shallow bowl.
  2. 2 For marinade, combine oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, the 3 cloves garlic, the 1 teaspoon salt, the oregano, and the 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl. Pour marinade over bison strips. Seal bag; turn to coat bison strips. Marinate in the refrigerator for 2 to 4 hours, turning bag occasionally.
  3. 3 Drain bison strips; discard marinade. Thread bison strips accordion-style onto skewers, trimming as necessary.
  4. 4 For a charcoal or gas grill, place bison skewers on the rack of a covered grill directly over medium heat. Grill for 4 to 6 minutes, turning once halfway through grilling. (Or place skewers on the unheated rack of a broiler pan. Broil for 3 to 4 inches from the heat for 5 to 7 minutes, turning once.) Serve with Yogurt-Cucumber Sauce.
  5. 5 Yogurt-Cucumber Sauce: Combine yogurt, cucumber, green onion, the 2 cloves minced garlic, the 1/2 teaspoon salt, and the 1/8 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl. Cover and chill until ready to serve.

By The Bison Council

Greek Lamb Feta Burgers With Cucumber Sauce

Greek Lamb Feta Burgers With Cucumber Sauce

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
25 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Make patties: Place garlic cloves in a small skillet over medium-high heat; toast until spotty brown, about 5 minutes. Peel, mince, and set aside.
  2. 2 Break up lamb in a medium bowl. Sprinkle with minced toasted garlic, feta, oregano, salt, and pepper; stir with a fork to combine. Divide into 4 equal portions. Toss each portion back and forth between cupped hands to form a ball. Pat with fingertips to flatten to about 4-inches wide. Refrigerate patties.
  3. 3 Make sauce: Mix together cucumber, sour cream, mint, vinegar, and garlic in a small bowl until combined. Season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  4. 4 Cook patties: Build a hot fire on one side of the grill. Replace the rack. When coals are covered with white ash, place patties on the rack and close the lid. Cook on the preheated grill until done, about 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium to medium-well burgers. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of patties should read at least 160 degrees F (72 degrees C). Remove patties to a plate to rest.
  5. 5 Toast pitas on the hot grill until spotty brown and warm, about 1 minute per side. Split toasted pitas crosswise. Spread about 2 tablespoons sauce over 4 pita halves. Top each with a red onion slice, a tomato slice, and a burger patty. Spread remaining sauce over each burger. Top with remaining pita halves.

By USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson

Greek Salad with Couscous and Spicy Feta Cheese

Greek Salad with Couscous and Spicy Feta Cheese

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
5 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat skillet over low heat. Add dried oregano and chili powder; cook and stir until fragrant and toasted, about 1 minute. Off heat, stir in 3 tablespoons olive oil. Pour seasoned oil over feta cheese in a bowl; marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, bring 1 cup water to a boil in a saucepan. Off heat, stir in couscous. Cover the saucepan; set aside until water is completely absorbed, about 10 minutes. Fluff couscous with a fork.
  3. 3 Stir cucumber, tomato, bell pepper, onion, olives, 2 tablespoons oil, and garlic into warm couscous.
  4. 4 Whisk ¼ cup oil, balsamic vinegar, white wine vinegar, and soy sauce together in a bowl; toss into couscous salad.
  5. 5 Place marinated feta on top couscous salad.

By BroChef TV

Easy Chicken Gyro

Easy Chicken Gyro

4.5

Prep
30 min
Cook
20 min
Total
110 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Make the tzatziki: Combine yogurt, cucumber, garlic, oil, dill, vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a blender. Blend until smooth, then cover and refrigerate until needed.
  3. 3 Make the chicken: Whisk garlic, lemon juice, oil, oregano, vinegar, salt, and pepper together in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add chicken and toss until evenly coated. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
  4. 4 Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil.
  5. 5 Remove chicken from the marinade and place onto the prepared baking sheet.
  6. 6 Broil in the preheated oven until lightly browned and no longer pink in the center, 2 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer cooked chicken to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes.
  7. 7 While the chicken is resting, make the gyros: Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook each pita in the hot skillet until warm and soft, about 1 minute per side.
  8. 8 Top warm pitas with chicken strips, tzatziki, lettuce, tomato, and onion.
  9. 9 Enjoy!

By KarenCanCook

Greek Chicken Quinoa Bowl

Greek Chicken Quinoa Bowl

4.7

Prep
30 min
Cook
40 min
Total
170 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix Greek yogurt, oregano, lemon juice, black pepper, and granulated garlic together in a large bowl. Add chicken and coat with yogurt mixture. Cover and refrigerate; let marinate 1 1/2 hours.
  2. 2 Combine chicken broth, quinoa, and garlic in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer until quinoa is tender and water is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
  3. 3 Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place peppers with cut sides down onto the prepared baking sheet.
  4. 4 Cook under the preheated broiler until the skin of the peppers has blackened and blistered, 5 to 8 minutes. Let peppers cool for a few minutes before slicing and placing in a bowl.
  5. 5 Place tomatoes, chickpeas, olives, and onion each into a separate bowl.
  6. 6 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  7. 7 Combine olive oil, vinegar, feta cheese, lemon juice, black pepper, oregano, dill, and granulated garlic in a bowl. Whisk dressing, making sure to break up feta cheese.
  8. 8 Grill chicken until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 8 to 12 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove from heat and let rest about 10 minutes.
  9. 9 Assemble 6 bowls by spooning quinoa into the bottom. Add cucumbers, roasted peppers, tomatoes, olives, chickpeas, and red onions around the perimeter of the bowl. Add chicken.
  10. 10 Whisk dressing really well and spoon equally over bowls.

By MommaBean3

Chicken Souvlaki Gyro Style

Chicken Souvlaki Gyro Style

4.7

Prep
30 min
Cook
20 min
Total
110 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a small bowl, mix balsamic vinaigrette, juice from 1/2 lemon, oregano, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Place chicken in a large resealable plastic bag. Pour marinade over chicken, seal, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  2. 2 Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat.
  3. 3 Toss shredded cucumber with 1 teaspoon kosher salt; set aside for at least 5 minutes. In a medium bowl, mix yogurt, sour cream, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, rice vinegar, and olive oil. Season with garlic, fresh dill, and Greek seasoning. Squeeze cucumber to remove any excess water; stir into sauce. Season to taste with kosher salt and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  4. 4 Remove chicken from marinade and place on the preheated grill. Discard remaining marinade. Cook chicken until juices run clear, about 8 minutes on each side. Remove chicken from heat, and allow to sit about 10 minutes before slicing into thin strips.
  5. 5 Place pita rounds on the grill, and cook for about 2 minutes, until warm, turning frequently to avoid burning. Arrange warmed pita, sliced chicken, lettuce, onion, tomato, olives, and pepperoncini on a serving platter. Serve tzatziki sauce and feta cheese in separate bowls on the side. Stuff pita pockets with chicken and toppings to serve.

By Chris J

Ginger Cucumber Salad

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

Easy Cucumber Salad with Dill

Easy Cucumber Salad with Dill

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
135 min

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

Wish-Bone® Cucumber and Cherry Tomato Salad

Wish-Bone® Cucumber and Cherry Tomato Salad

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
75 min

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

Japanese Cucumber Salad

Japanese Cucumber Salad

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
130 min

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

Tiger Salad

Tiger Salad

4.8

Prep
25 min
Cook
Total
25 min

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