Cucumber


Cucumber

General Information

Cucumber is a vegetable eaten almost exclusively raw. That is great when the summer is hot and you want a refreshing cool meal or snack. The skins are very tasty and I don't recommend peeling them. We don't use wax on the outside like most supermarkets, so give the skins a chance even if you think you don't like them.



Storage Information

Store in your refrigerator in a plastic bag for about a week.



Cooking Suggestions

Eat cucumbers raw as a snack.


Slice into your favorite salads.


Cubed with cherry tomatoes and tossed lightly in vinaigrette.


Sliced on sandwiches.


Blend with yogurt, fresh mint, fresh basil, salt and pepper for a cold soup.



Recipes

Apple Cucumber Salsa


Basil Mint Cucumbers


**Beet Salad**


Bread and Butter Pickles


Chilled Cucumber and Dill Soup


Chilled Cucumber Mint Soup


Chilly Cucumber Soup


**Creamy Avocado and White Bean Wrap**


Cucumber Lime Pops with Gin


Cucumber Limeade


Cucumber and Black Eyed Pea Salad


Cucumber and Coconut Salad


Cucumber and Snap Pea Salad with Mint


Cucumber Ranch Dressing


Cucumber Salad


Cucumber Tomato Salad with Zucchini


Cucumbers Vinaigrette


Eggplant Caviar


Greek Salad Pita Sandwiches


Grilled Beets with Dilled Cucumbers


Grilled Tomato Gazpacho


Herbed Zucchini Feta Fritters


Israeli Salad


Japanese Cucumber Salad


Mediterranean Lamb Salad


Paprika Cucumber Salad


Peach Cucumber Barley Salad


Pinapple, Basil and Cucumber


**Soba Noodles with Roasted Eggplant**


Stuffed Swiss Chard


Tandoori Chicken with Tomato Cucumber Raita


Tangy Cucumber and Avocado Salad


Thai Summer Salad


Tropical Cucumber Salad


Tzatziki Cucumbers


Watermelon Cucumber Cooler