cucumber recipes please??

xLexi28

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!!

arditarose

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

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

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

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

I like cutting them lengthwise, scraping the seeds out and filling the hollow with tuna salad.

abelcat1

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

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

- 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

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

I like to spiralize them and eat them with peanut sauce.

mjwarbeck

Cucumber lightly smashed, Sichuan broad bean paste, chili oil, garlic, black vinegar...

dklibert

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

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

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

Cucumbers and tomatoes chopped and tossed with lite zesty italian dressing and grated parmesan cheese. So yummy!

RedLipsRedDress

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

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

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

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

Korean side dish: oi muchim
http://www.maangchi.com/recipe/oi-muchim

JeromeBarry1

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

Alatariel75 wrote: »

I like cutting them lengthwise, scraping the seeds out and filling the hollow with tuna salad.

That sounds amazing

RespectTheKitty

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

There is always the cucumber sub

NaturalNancy

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

I love cucumbers peeled and sliced with sliced apples. I squeeze lemon a sprinkle Tajin all over that mofo

rosecropper

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

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

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

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

1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger root
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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