i have TONS of cucumbers now.....ideas?

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  • lsegatti
    lsegatti Posts: 77 Member
    I wash and cut my fresh tomatoes into chunks, place them in freezer bags and freeze. I then add them to soup all during the winter. Brings in that fresh summer flavor: Yummm!

    I also just wash and slice my green peppers, story in freezer in same way. Makes onion, pepper and mushroom dishes very flavorful in mid winter.
  • barmum
    barmum Posts: 73
    I usually very very fine slice 'em with a peeler , mix them with fine chopped mint , diced tomatoes and fine diced red onion (pour some boiling water followed by cold water over the onions to get rid of the harshness)

    For the dressing mix 1 tablespoon olive oil , 1 tablespoon rice vinegar , a dash of Worcestershire sauce, a teaspoon of honey, salt, pepper and a tablespoon of gin...it's a bit like eating a bloody mary..
  • spazz_face
    spazz_face Posts: 44
    I just eat slices of cucumber it is one of mu favorite snack foods. :)
  • Pspetal
    Pspetal Posts: 426 Member
    Cucumber mint water!
    Slice up the cucumbers and throw in some mint leaves with water in the biggest jar you own and refrigerate! You'll have cold cucumber mint flavoured water to drink all day long!
  • yerfgirl
    yerfgirl Posts: 65 Member
    Tzarziki is another option if you like Greek food.
  • deniseearheart
    deniseearheart Posts: 919 Member
    cucumber salads mmmmmmm :)
  • kappyblu
    kappyblu Posts: 654 Member
    :drinker: Peel and cut up and toss with flavored rice wine vinegar. Sooooo yummy!!!
  • manderson27
    manderson27 Posts: 3,510 Member
    Carve them into shoes and sell them on ebay :laugh:

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  • GeekMom17
    GeekMom17 Posts: 51
    Hollow out the seeds. Add canned tuna and red peppers. I love it.

    Hummus is also great with cucumbers.
  • Lkoblara
    Lkoblara Posts: 137 Member
    cucumber salad. I make this one without the sugar.

    http://allrecipes.com/recipe/adriennes-cucumber-salad/
  • lilacsun
    lilacsun Posts: 204 Member
    I don't have any special cucumber recipes I just sprinkle a little salt on them and eat them. We had fresh tomatoes and no lettuce for a salad so we sliced the tomatoes and sprinkled a little feta on them and some fresh cracked pepper. It was awesome.
  • ChangingAmie
    ChangingAmie Posts: 9
    And old favorite of my family: Very thinly slice cucumbers, light sour cream, salt, and a tiny splash of vinegar. Boring but tasty, refreshing and healthy.

    You could also halve them long ways and hollow out the the seed part. Then stuff and slice to have cute bite size snacks.
  • dbevisjr
    dbevisjr Posts: 183
    Shepherd's Salad
    Serves 4 to 6

    This salad is fabulous!! It would make a great salsa with pita chips. I chop everything in a small dice.

    1 pint grape tomatoes, quartered
    1 english cucumber, diced
    1 green bell pepper, diced
    1/2 small red onion, diced
    1/2 cup mix of fresh parsley, mint, or oregano, minced
    1 Tbsp olive oil
    1 Tbsp red wine vinegar
    salt and pepper to taste
    1/2 cup red fat feta, crumbled

    Combine everything but feta in a bowl toss to combine well. Add feta and toss again.

    This sounds good!
  • chubbachub
    chubbachub Posts: 40 Member
    I saw someone slice them length ways and use them like a sub bread roll - with a sandwich filling like ham or cheese or whatever and make a bread less sub sandwich.
  • jenluvsushi
    jenluvsushi Posts: 933 Member
    I make this all the time....it came from my German dad and I don't have measurements so adjust to taste.

    Thinly slice cucumbers and some white onion if you like them (I don’t). In a separate bowl, mix about 2 TBS vinegar, about 2 TBS sugar (or splenda) and about the same amount of heavy cream. Add a TBS or so of dried or fresh dill (I use dried). Pour mixture over cucumbers and let them marinate in the fridge for a bit. Salt and pepper to taste (although I don’t)....it is super yummy and totally refreshing for summer.
  • ItzPSGina62
    ItzPSGina62 Posts: 99 Member
    juice them! My fav is pineapple and cucumber! refreshing!
  • needamulligan
    needamulligan Posts: 558 Member
    1. Peel 1 cucumber, slice very thin discs into a bowl, salt and let stand until the cukes release a bit of liquid, add about a tablespoon of sour cream (lite works great) and mix. This is my favorite summer salad.

    2. Add to cooked quinoa along with chopped tomato, a can of beans (I use chick peas) add basil and salt to taste

    3. Peel cucumber and slice "ribbons" with your veg peeler and use in sandwiches.

    4. Enjoy!
  • kaotik26
    kaotik26 Posts: 590 Member
    Pickles!
  • TrailRunner61
    TrailRunner61 Posts: 2,505 Member
    I like to make an italian pasta salad. I only use cukes, tomatoes, whole grain pasta and fat free italian dressing. It's delicious and very filling!
  • j1wright
    j1wright Posts: 286 Member
    Cucumber mint water!
    Slice up the cucumbers and throw in some mint leaves with water in the biggest jar you own and refrigerate! You'll have cold cucumber mint flavoured water to drink all day long!

    ^^^^^This...I made something like this today. I didn't have mint so I just used lemon and cucumber. I also heard you can put ginger root in it as well and or lemon.

    Cucumber water is amazingly good and I can't stop drinking it.
  • Superbritt2drescu
    Superbritt2drescu Posts: 273 Member
    Share some with your neighbors. Wish I was your neighbor!!
  • don666car
    don666car Posts: 167 Member
    donate them to food pantry/eat more/give away to friends and coworkers /pickle compost them
  • ihateroses
    ihateroses Posts: 893 Member
    My favorite cucumber & radish salad!:

    Cucumbers+
    radish+
    spring onions+
    light sour cream+
    salt

    Mix and enjoy! (goes great with meat and potatoes ;p)
  • SWilkins75
    SWilkins75 Posts: 277 Member
    I agree with those that said a tomato cucumber salad hits the spot. I use olive oil, apple cider vinegar, some dill, s&p and good to go. mmmmmmmm.

    Yummy.
    I make a creamy cucumber salad often.
    3 cucumbers (sliced)
    1c of fat free sour cream
    3/4 c of light ranch
    dill (season to taste)
    LOTS of vinegar (Add until you like)
    1 tsp of salt.

    YUMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMY! Great as a side dish when you are counting carbs :) I'd love to make pickles :)
  • mmychal
    mmychal Posts: 69
    Simple cucumber/onion salad:

    2 medium cucumbers, peeled and sliced thinly
    1 medium onion (yellow or vidalia if you like the kick)
    A couple of sprigs of fresh baby dill torn up into small sprigs
    1/4 cup white vinegar
    1/4 cup mayo (you can skip this if you don't want the creamy taste or the extra calories, but it is not that much)
    1/2 tablesppon of sugar
    1 teaspoon lemon juice

    Mix it all together and chill for 1-2 hours or overnight in fridge. Should take you less than ten minutes and that's including slicing the cucumbers.

    Makes about 4 servings
  • paytonOMG
    paytonOMG Posts: 33 Member
    My mom makes turkish salad with peeled cucumbers, tomatoes, lemon juice, minced serano peppers, sea salt, and green onions. Its a use your best judgement recipe. Simple, spicy, and delicious!
  • wftiger
    wftiger Posts: 1,283 Member
    http://hipgirlshome.com/blog/2011/5/31/fridge-pickles-101.html
  • Ely82010
    Ely82010 Posts: 1,998 Member
    chilled cucumber avocado soup (you can also use tomato instead or in addition to the avocado)

    1 lb Cucumber (peeled but no need to remove the seeds)
    2 small avocados
    1 or 2 tomatoes (optional)
    1/4 cup lime juice
    3/4 cup water or low sodium vegetable broth
    Sea salt and seasoned pepper to taste
    Mango and peach salsa

    Cut the cucumber, avocados, and tomatoes and put into a blender. Add the juice, water or broth, and seasoning. Process ingredients until smooth.

    Cool for an hour before serving, and garnish with one tbs of mango and peach salsa (I use Santa Barbara brand from Costco).

    Note: If you want to add protein to this soup add 2 oz of Fage plain, fat free yogurt while you are blending all the ingredients

    Enjoy!
  • stupidloser
    stupidloser Posts: 300 Member
    i love cucumbers.. .I like them in a cucumber sandwich with a little soy sauce and chinese red chili sauce. lol
  • toysbigkid
    toysbigkid Posts: 545 Member
    Yummy! You guys are all amazing!!! I'm buying cukes tomorrow and trying these salads, soups, etc. Thank you to all of you for sending my tastebuds into a whirlwind here. lol.

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