cucumber recipes please??

xLexi28
xLexi28 Posts: 17 Member
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I have a hard time with my veggies, never been a fan. So I don't eat many.
With that being said, I love cucumbers.
But I am tired of the same cucumber salad.
I need some new flavors, new tricks to spice my boring flavorless life up!
Thank you!! <3

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  • arditarose
    arditarose Posts: 15,573 Member
    Just yesterday I discovered a new snack. Cucumbers with chipotle sauce and nutritional yeast. They are crunchy and spicy and cheesy...and if you use a whole serving of the nutritional yeast you can get 8g of protein as well.
  • xLexi28
    xLexi28 Posts: 17 Member
    sounds delicious! thank you hun!!
    arditarose wrote: »
    Just yesterday I discovered a new snack. Cucumbers with chipotle sauce and nutritional yeast. They are crunchy and spicy and cheesy...and if you use a whole serving of the nutritional yeast you can get 8g of protein as well.

  • Smccabe8
    Smccabe8 Posts: 129 Member
    Spicy Tuna Bites on Cucumbers: http://www.foodfaithfitness.com/spicy-tuna-bites/
    Cucumber & Chickpea Salad: http://shewearsmanyhats.com/cucumber-and-chickpea-salad/
    I also will put a tiny bit of low fat dressing on them, and put sliced turkey on them as a "sandwich."

    I'm on a big cucumber kick right now. :)
  • xLexi28
    xLexi28 Posts: 17 Member
    yes, I put some of my fish cut up in my cucumber mix! so good!
    thanks hun!
    Paiger816 wrote: »
    Spicy Tuna Bites on Cucumbers: http://www.foodfaithfitness.com/spicy-tuna-bites/
    Cucumber & Chickpea Salad: http://shewearsmanyhats.com/cucumber-and-chickpea-salad/
    I also will put a tiny bit of low fat dressing on them, and put sliced turkey on them as a "sandwich."

    I'm on a big cucumber kick right now. :)

  • Alatariel75
    Alatariel75 Posts: 18,207 Member
    I like cutting them lengthwise, scraping the seeds out and filling the hollow with tuna salad.
  • abelcat1
    abelcat1 Posts: 186 Member
    The best thing ever: tzaziki. Cucumber, yoghurt, garlic. LOVE IT
    Next best thing ever: Raita. Cucumber, yoghurt, cumin. Love that ... ;-) google the recipes and select one that appeal to your palet. ;-)
  • RodaRose
    RodaRose Posts: 9,562 Member
    Cucumber Dill Yogurt Salad is one of hubby's foods:

    http://www.pbs.org/food/kitchen-vignettes/cucumber-dill-yogurt-salad/
    4 medium-small cucumbers (4 cups chopped)
    1 cup whole milk yoghurt (preferably Greek or a rich creamy yogurt)
    1 small bunch of fresh dill (about 1/4 cup chopped)
    1 medium garlic clove, crushed or minced (optional)
    1/2 tsp sea salt. A dash of black pepper
  • fontes830
    fontes830 Posts: 58 Member
    - Dice cucumber, grape tomatoes, black beans, and avocado. Spritz on lemon, salt, pepper, and drizzle with balsamic vinegrette and chill in the fridge. Eat on its own or add quinoa to it for more protein. Yum!
    - Slice cucumber length wise thinly. Add on hummus, tomatoes, avocado. Spritz with lemon, balsamic vinegrette, or any other yummy dressing!
  • NAbramovich
    NAbramovich Posts: 131 Member
    Cucumber Pineapple Salad: 1 cup diced pineapple; 1 cup diced cucumber; 1 shallot; 1/2 jalapeno; 1 TBSP maple syrup; 2 TBSP shredded mint leaf; zest and juice from 1 or 2 limes. This is best after sitting for an hour or two.
  • Queenmunchy
    Queenmunchy Posts: 3,380 Member
    I like to spiralize them and eat them with peanut sauce.
  • mjwarbeck
    mjwarbeck Posts: 699 Member
    Cucumber lightly smashed, Sichuan broad bean paste, chili oil, garlic, black vinegar...
  • dklibert
    dklibert Posts: 1,196 Member
    I like it sliced and used in sandwiches, great with hummus. I like it in tabouli salad or tahini salad. Great in wraps, summer rolls and sushi. It is awesome in fruit salad too. Try is with strawberries and orange. Here are some recipe I have made.

    soupspiceeverythingnice.blogspot.com/2014/06/cucumber-ranch-salsa.html
    soupspiceeverythingnice.blogspot.com/2014/04/creamy-cucumber-dressing.html
    soupspiceeverythingnice.blogspot.com/2014/06/california-roll-salad.html
    soupspiceeverythingnice.blogspot.com/2013/02/salmon-macaroni-salad-with-cucumbers.html
    soupspiceeverythingnice.blogspot.com/2014/11/recipe-review-tahini-salad.html
  • Queenmunchy
    Queenmunchy Posts: 3,380 Member
    crazyravr wrote: »
    Spiralize or make noodles out of a cucumber and a carrot. Toss together. Mix tablespoon of tahini, tablespoon of sriracha and tablespoon of crunchy nut butter. Toss again. Enjoy.

    That's pretty much exactly what I do :) Sometimes I add a little cilantro too!
  • enterdanger
    enterdanger Posts: 2,447 Member
    I make raita out of mine all the time. Then I put that on top of stuff where you would normally use dressing or sour cream. I also like this sesame cucumber salad. http://www.chowhound.com/recipes/asian-sesame-cucumber-salad-10537
  • elsie289
    elsie289 Posts: 7 Member
    Cucumbers and tomatoes chopped and tossed with lite zesty italian dressing and grated parmesan cheese. So yummy!
  • RedLipsRedDress
    RedLipsRedDress Posts: 125 Member
    abelcat1 wrote: »
    The best thing ever: tzaziki. Cucumber, yoghurt, garlic. LOVE IT
    Next best thing ever: Raita. Cucumber, yoghurt, cumin. Love that ... ;-) google the recipes and select one that appeal to your palet. ;-)

    Tzaziki is tasty. In Bulgaria we eat something similar that's weird to foreigners - the same ingredients (cucumber, yoghurt, garlic, salt and dill) plus some water so that it looks like a soup. Some people also add crushed walnuts and oil. This soup is called tarator, you can eat it with some toasted bread or crackers.
  • shaunapugh
    shaunapugh Posts: 2 Member
    Spiralize or shred cucumber over a serving platter.
    Smoked salmon sporadically thrown over the cucumber.
    Creme fraiche / Greek yoghurt mixed with lemon juice - liberally dotted over the cucumber and salmon.

    Finish off with seasoning.
  • MikaMojito
    MikaMojito Posts: 680 Member
    I love cucumber salad with shrimp. Basically I chop up the cucumber and dress it with ginger vinegar and a few drops of sesame oil and sesame seeds. If I've got any, I put scallions in as well. And then I scatter shrimp all over it. Best lunch ever.
  • jennyonthespot
    jennyonthespot Posts: 98 Member
    Peeled and sliced cucumber with lime juice and Tajin is really good. Here's another variation on that concept:

    http://allrecipes.com/recipe/218320/marias-cucumber-salad/
  • beadgalsarita
    beadgalsarita Posts: 47 Member
    Korean side dish: oi muchim
    http://www.maangchi.com/recipe/oi-muchim
  • JeromeBarry1
    JeromeBarry1 Posts: 10,179 Member
    You'll need cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and mozzarella cheese. Prepare your bake pan with a light coat vegetable spray. Slice your cucumbers and lay them on the pan. Sprinkle a few bits of cheese on each cucumber. Place half a cherry tomato on top of each cucumber. Bake 350 degrees 20 minutes. Serve.
  • kbstephens24
    kbstephens24 Posts: 24 Member
    Alatariel75 wrote: »
    I like cutting them lengthwise, scraping the seeds out and filling the hollow with tuna salad.

    That sounds amazing :o
  • RespectTheKitty
    RespectTheKitty Posts: 1,667 Member
    Here's my favorite cucumber recipe:

    I combine sliced cucumbers with grilled tofu and a small sprinkling of chopped peanuts. Over that, I put a dressing made from equal parts Tamari and fresh lime juice. You could add chopped jalapenos to the dressing for a kick if you like. I just love the flavor of this dish!

    Of course, you don't need the tofu and peanuts. You could just have the cucumbers with the dressing and it'd still be amazing.
  • Queenmunchy
    Queenmunchy Posts: 3,380 Member
    There is always the cucumber sub
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  • NaturalNancy
    NaturalNancy Posts: 1,093 Member
    1- Peel cucumber, slice thin, vinegar, salt, pepper, green onion, and roasted/ salted sunflower seeds.

    2- Peel cucumber and eat with fresh lemon and salt.

    3- Cucumber with Tampico seasoning.

  • elizas73
    elizas73 Posts: 2 Member
    I love cucumbers peeled and sliced with sliced apples. I squeeze lemon a sprinkle Tajin all over that mofo
  • rosecropper
    rosecropper Posts: 340 Member
    1. Cucumber, frozen pineapple chunks and mint blended into smoothies. A slosh of gin in there is extra yum.
    2. Cucumber soup- sauté onion & garlic & cukes then simmer in light coconut milk. Purée.
    3. Julienne cucumber sautéed with thin strips of fresh jalapeños and scrambled eggs or tofu/nutritional yeast. Roll up in tortilla.
    4. Farro, diced cucumber & tomato salad with balsamic vinaigrette.
    5. Cuke slices, lime, ground peanut or peanut powder, red pepper flakes, green onion, cilantro with rice noodles.
    6. Mandolin cuke strips tossed with your favorite slaw dressing instead of cabbage.
    7. Sushi bowl: rice, seasoned rice wine vinegar, diced or julienne cukes, sesame seeds, nori
  • KayTeeOne
    KayTeeOne Posts: 122 Member
    Shred a peeled cucumber
    Add it to a bowl of whipped Yougurt
    Add half a teaspoon of salt , garlic powder and cumin powder
    Mix and enjoy as a side or as a snack
  • IzzyBooNZ1
    IzzyBooNZ1 Posts: 1,289 Member
    Alatariel75 wrote: »
    I like cutting them lengthwise, scraping the seeds out and filling the hollow with tuna salad.


    Ooh I like this ! great idea
  • MaryLeuelu
    MaryLeuelu Posts: 99 Member

    2 large cucumbers, peeled
    1/3 cup rice vinegar
    4 teaspoons white sugar

    1 teaspoon salt
    1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger root
    Add all ingredients to list



    Cut cucumbers in half lengthwise and scoop out any large seeds. Slice crosswise into very thin slices.
    In a small bowl combine vinegar, sugar, salt and ginger. Mix well. Place cucumbers inside of the bowl, stir so that cucumbers are coated with the mixture. Refrigerate the bowl of cucumbers for at least 1 hour before serving.

    Very refreshing on a hot day

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