Cucumbers?

Krohnie
Krohnie Posts: 286 Member
edited October 1 in Recipes
Anybody have any idea what I can do with all the cukes I have from my garden? I've got refrigerator pickles covered, but any other ideas? Like a salad maybe? I have to do something with them!
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  • futbolkt21
    futbolkt21 Posts: 57
    cucumber tomato salad...mmmmmmm
  • ostera15
    ostera15 Posts: 23
    I second the tomato cucumber salad, with mint is yummy!
  • saadler
    saadler Posts: 116
    I absolutely love just cutting them into strips and eating them with a little salt. It's one of my favorite snacks ever.
  • idiocracy
    idiocracy Posts: 275 Member
    Cucumber, tomato, olive oil, salt, pepper and FETA CHEESE!!! Awesome!!!!!
  • taso42_DELETED
    taso42_DELETED Posts: 3,394 Member
    cucumber tomato salad...mmmmmmm

    this, with good feta and extra virgin olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic power, and oregano

    Edit: elenakero I like the way you think!
  • Katbaran
    Katbaran Posts: 605 Member
    Sliced with a little fat free dressing of your choice. I also like a nice cucumber sandwich every couple of years. Bread, a smidge of light mayo or light buttery spread and cukes. You could also do sliced cukes and radishes and onions-or just cukes and onions with fat free italian dressing. A tablespoon or less for one large cuke and a small onion. The liquid in the cukes help distribute the dressing. Stir well.
    How about fat free Greek yogurt, a little onion, a little fresh dill and sliced or diced cukes? Sort of a tziki (sp?) salad.
  • hnwebb82
    hnwebb82 Posts: 16 Member
    Cucumber slices dipped in Tzatziki Sauce (made with cucumbers). Mmmmmmmm..........
  • Heather75
    Heather75 Posts: 3,386 Member
    Soup.
  • chicago_dad
    chicago_dad Posts: 357
    Cucumber, tomato, olive oil, salt, pepper and FETA CHEESE!!! Awesome!!!!!

    AWESOME IDEA!!
  • audigal2008
    audigal2008 Posts: 1,129 Member
    baby cucs? PICKLES! I make THE best pickles ever! My niece HATED dill pickles, till she tried mine ! She ate the whole jar! :)
  • SaraBeth4skinnyme
    SaraBeth4skinnyme Posts: 2
    If you slice the cucumbers and liberally douse in lemon juice and Tony's Chacheres Original Creole seasoning, it provides a similar taste to salt and vinegar potato chips with a slight spicy kick. Low cal, get taste. And, it satisifies the craving for crunchy/salty snacks.
  • JNettie73
    JNettie73 Posts: 1,211 Member
    I have the same issue, every day I've been eating lots of cucumbers and tomatoes. HEHE.

    I like making a cucumber salad. So simple and easy to do....

    Peel and chop the cucumber (I prefer to peel but if you like the skins that is fine.)
    Chop up a bunch of fresh parsley (I also have that in abundance in the garden)
    Squeeze 1-2 limes onto the cucumber/ parsley mixture.
    Hit with a dash of salt and freshly ground pepper.
    Stir and enjoy.
    ***I have found that if you cover and leave in the fridge for a few hours, the flavor gets better. But not necessary to do so.

    Another option is making cucumber water. You can make by the glass or pitcher, your choice.
    If making a glass, thinly slice a cucumber and place one slice in your water. If making a pitcher you may have to add a few thinly sliced pieces of cucumber. I usually make by the glass because my hubby will not drink it.
  • JatieKo621
    JatieKo621 Posts: 425 Member
    I am lately obsessed with cucumber sandwiches on multi grain sandwich thins (only 100 cal per roll) with nonfat greek yogurt mixed with sriracha chili sauce. I love spicy, and the yogurt + sriracha mixture tastes like spicy mayo, like the kind that comes on sushi rolls. Its delish! And I am a big texture differences fan (something soft with something crunchy) so the cucumbers give me the nice crunch mixed with the softness of the bread!


    mmm yeah now I am gonna go make one :)

    (It reminds me of putting potato chips on sandwiches which I always used to do)
  • mindy14456
    mindy14456 Posts: 552 Member
    definitely cucumber tomato salad, little red onion for zip, yum!
  • nerdyandilikeit
    nerdyandilikeit Posts: 2,185 Member
    Definitely cucumbers, onions, sour cream/greek yogurt (your preference), salt and pepper, and dill! It's my Aunt Evelyn's recipe and I love it!
  • red01angel
    red01angel Posts: 806 Member
    Every woman over 18 should have a nice sized cucumber in her refrigerator.
  • StevLL
    StevLL Posts: 921 Member
    Cucumber - With peel, raw, 3 cucumber (8-1/4")
    Red Onion - Raw, 6 slices cut in qtrs again.
    Bertolli - Evoo, 2 tsp
    Regina - Fine Red Wine Vinegar, 1/2cup
    C&H - Pure Cane Sugar- Golden Brown, 1/8
    Earthfare - Diced Pimentos, 1/8 cup
    Spices - Garlic powder, 1 tsp
    Spices - Pepper, black, 1 tsp
    Oregano - 2tsp or Italian seasoning 3tsp.

    You can play with it too. I've done it with Chipolte/Ranch and greek dresing with Feta. Can't wait for our to get crazy got the first two off of plants yesterday, love fresh from the garden.
  • JNettie73
    JNettie73 Posts: 1,211 Member
    I second the tomato cucumber salad, with mint is yummy!

    I make it with mint some times too! Or I will use cilantro. Which ever herb I have the most of in my garden at the time. So delish!
  • husker_gal
    husker_gal Posts: 462 Member
    slice them thinly then salt them lightly wait 30 minutes...drain the excess water out then add a little apple cider vinegar. let them soak for a while and enjoy!
  • MB_Positif
    MB_Positif Posts: 8,897 Member
    Chop cucumbers, white onion and cilantro, mix in lime juice and a little bit of salt. YUM
  • JatieKo621
    JatieKo621 Posts: 425 Member
    If you slice the cucumbers and liberally douse in lemon juice and Tony's Chacheres Original Creole seasoning, it provides a similar taste to salt and vinegar potato chips with a slight spicy kick. Low cal, get taste. And, it satisifies the craving for crunchy/salty snacks.

    That sounds tasty!! I am always looking for snacks to take the place of salty, fattening foods like chips and this sounds good!
  • idiocracy
    idiocracy Posts: 275 Member
    cucumber tomato salad...mmmmmmm

    this, with good feta and extra virgin olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic power, and oregano

    Edit: elenakero I like the way you think!
    If mFP had a LIKE button I would use it now :)))
    I LOVEEEE feta cheese!!!
  • RoanneRed
    RoanneRed Posts: 429 Member
    Cucumber, tomato, olive oil, salt, pepper and FETA CHEESE!!! Awesome!!!!!
    Add pitted Kalamata Olives and some Red Wine Vinegar or Balsamic Vinegar to complete a Greek Salad.

    Cut lengthwise into quarters, trim out the watery seed and use as vegetable sticks for dip.

    Use thick slices for cracker toppings instead of crackers.

    Wish I could get cucumbers to grow in my garden, no luck the last 3 years!
  • knelson422
    knelson422 Posts: 308 Member
    add tomatoes, feta cheese and top with some balsamic vinegrette - yum. Add some grilled chicken too, very good!!!
  • JRRCLR
    JRRCLR Posts: 338 Member
    I caught this on the Hungry Girl show a while back. You can bulk up your fruit salad with cucumbers! They get sweet cause you make a dressing with orange juice!

    http://www.hungry-girl.com/show/fill-er-up-ginormous-fruit-salad-surprise-recipe
  • JNettie73
    JNettie73 Posts: 1,211 Member
    I am lately obsessed with cucumber sandwiches on multi grain sandwich thins (only 100 cal per roll) with nonfat greek yogurt mixed with sriracha chili sauce. I love spicy, and the yogurt + sriracha mixture tastes like spicy mayo, like the kind that comes on sushi rolls. Its delish! And I am a big texture differences fan (something soft with something crunchy) so the cucumbers give me the nice crunch mixed with the softness of the bread!


    mmm yeah now I am gonna go make one :)

    (It reminds me of putting potato chips on sandwiches which I always used to do)

    Yum! I completely forgot about cucumber sandwiches. I love them. Thanks for the reminder.
  • riley711
    riley711 Posts: 298 Member
    Slice them into thin slices and put them in a pitcher of ice water. I thought it was weird too, when I saw it at my spa, but it tasted very light and refreshing!!! Don't know if you've ever seen pitchers of cold water with lemon slices or orange slices and noticed how the fruit infuses the water lightly with the flavor of the fruit. Well, it's the same principle with the cucumbers, and it tastes really good and refreshing.

    I also like cucumber salad made with cucumber, tomato, onion, dill, rice vinegar, and extra virgin olive oil. Yummmmm!!!
  • idiocracy
    idiocracy Posts: 275 Member
    Cucumber, tomato, olive oil, salt, pepper and FETA CHEESE!!! Awesome!!!!!

    AWESOME IDEA!!
    My mom made this as a summer salad. There are 2 versions of it: one with feta cheese, the other with onion instead of the feta cheese. I love the sauce that remains on the bottom once you eat all the salad....and dip bread it in...is like a little piece of Heaven!
  • ahizzel
    ahizzel Posts: 28 Member
    Cucumber and cream cheese sandwiches. Two slices of cucumber with light cream cheese in between.
  • SabrinaG1986
    SabrinaG1986 Posts: 135 Member
    Israeli salad!
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