cucumbers

mrsjennifermaffei
mrsjennifermaffei Posts: 469
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Other than a salad, what can I do with cucumbers? I know I can dip them in ranch or something but I bought 2 in the hopes of snacking but I'm wondering if there is better use....
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  • etrader24
    etrader24 Posts: 21
    you can sautee them in olive oil along with onion and green beans and eat them next to grilled chicken breast (:
  • emnk5308
    emnk5308 Posts: 736
    I LOVE <3 Cucumbers.
    This might sound weird..but get light, fat free sour cream and cream cheese.. use the cucumbers to make pasta! I like to add tomatoes too..
    I also like to cut them up and put them in a baggie with italian dressing.. I LOVE them with Ranch =) Apparently you can dip them in Hummus! (didn't know that..) They are good on sandwiches too.
  • scrmngdsy
    scrmngdsy Posts: 54 Member
    Allow me to recommend this fantastic salad:

    http://allrecipes.com/recipe/refreshing-cucumber-watermelon-salad/detail.aspx

    it sounded weird at first, but it is ridiculously delicious. I substituted fresh basil for mint because mint is hard to find in Italy.
  • natvanessa
    natvanessa Posts: 230 Member
    I like mine sliced up sprinkled with a lot of lemon pepper.
    I like lemon pepper on any veggie though!
  • keri3
    keri3 Posts: 60 Member
    Cut them up and spread laughing cow cheese on top
  • ElizabethRoad
    ElizabethRoad Posts: 5,138 Member
    Cucumber sandwiches.

    I like to eat cucumber slices with my meal, you don't even need a beverage that way.
  • jlohcook
    jlohcook Posts: 228 Member
    Chop them up fine, add into a Greek yogurt, squeeze in lemon and there you get tzarziki. A dip or just eating it as a side with chicken is delicious!
  • lax75
    lax75 Posts: 118 Member
    Chopped (seeded if you want) cucumbers, cubed avocado, feta, pistacchios, chopped mint leaves, moistened with a little lime juice and olive oil - LOVE it!
  • TessieAnne
    TessieAnne Posts: 11 Member
    I like them just sliced with a small sprinkle of salt on top. Delicious!

    Also, cucumber and cream cheese sandwiches!

    Or you could make another type of sandwich with a little bit of mayo, some cheddar cheese and cucumber slices (these also taste great with some turkey).


    ...now I'm hungry and I have no cucumbers! :grumble:
  • GasMasterFlash
    GasMasterFlash Posts: 2,206 Member
    Other than a salad, what can I do with cucumbers?
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  • ThunderThighs333
    ThunderThighs333 Posts: 1 Member
    I love cucumbers! If Im not eating them plain, I eat them with hummus, on french bread with cream cheese, dip them in plain yogurt with dill, lemon, little salt & pepper! If you are tired of drinking plain water, try adding cucumber, fresh mint and lemon! Refrigerate over night and enjoy!!!
  • harrietlg
    harrietlg Posts: 239
    TZAZIKI!
  • 1DeterminedGal
    1DeterminedGal Posts: 20 Member
    My Mom used to slice them and sprinkle vinegar and olive over them, I still eat them that way!! Very yummy! (peeling on, of course!) Nice alternative to a lettuce salad.
  • kkmarie11
    kkmarie11 Posts: 114
    i eat them on whole wheat bread with hummus nice and fresh tasting
  • andreabrightside
    andreabrightside Posts: 46
    Lie down and put them over your eyes on a hot day (maybe not in the sun or you'll get weird tan lines).

    I hate cucumber so that's the only thing I do with them :P
  • melry77
    melry77 Posts: 43 Member
    When I was pregnant (so this might be gross in all actuality lol) I would saute them with cooked lo mein noodles, soy or ponzu sauce, and sesame seeds, chill and eat cold. This was so good in august.
  • GasMasterFlash
    GasMasterFlash Posts: 2,206 Member
    Sliced, then lemon juice. Add some chile powder if you like.
  • Klamber26
    Klamber26 Posts: 212
    Every time I watch The Other Guys I say I'm going to make cucumber water lol.
  • charip
    charip Posts: 55 Member
    Yummy dipped in salsa!
  • LetsTryThisAgain54
    LetsTryThisAgain54 Posts: 381 Member
    I grow them in my garden and just go out, pick them and devour them! They're delicious!
  • batgreen
    batgreen Posts: 66
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  • miracle4me
    miracle4me Posts: 522 Member
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  • Goal_Seeker_1988
    Goal_Seeker_1988 Posts: 1,619 Member
    Bump!
  • FloridaJenn
    FloridaJenn Posts: 11 Member
    "Everything" bagel thins, spread w/philly 1/3 less fat garden veggie cream cheese, topped w/sliced cucumbers!
  • katiewilliams7
    katiewilliams7 Posts: 5 Member
    I love slicing them and tomatos and putting some Balsamic Vinegar Dressing (in the gluten free section of the store there is one brand that has 0 calories, 0 carbs... 0 everything). Eat it cold and it is very good.
  • ShyFeather
    ShyFeather Posts: 138 Member
    I just made this recipe yesterday that has tons of cucumbers in it. I think you can use the sauce on any pita sandwich, though.

    http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/garlic-rosemary-lamb-pita-10000000577224/
  • nopudgepoot
    nopudgepoot Posts: 63 Member
    I peel them, cut them into thick slices, and let sit overnight in a ziplock bag with balsamic vinaigrette. YUM!
  • airangel59
    airangel59 Posts: 1,887 Member
    Cucumber salad.....peel if want, mandolin slice very thin, also finely slice onions, add vinegar and some sweetner. Let marinate few hours. I usually use 1 onion and 2 cukes.

    Some recipes (google away) also use mayo and add some dill weed. The vinegar (you don't use all that much) will get the juices to run from the cukes so don't freak out at the small amount of liquid you start with. I've made it with sugar as well as low cal sweetners and I have used mayo in the past (4tbsp of each ingredient). Its up to your taste buds of course.
  • Kenhabes
    Kenhabes Posts: 187 Member
    Other than a salad, what can I do with cucumbers? I know I can dip them in ranch or something but I bought 2 in the hopes of snacking but I'm wondering if there is better use....

    Some great ideas in this thread. When I read the first line above, I thought, "Oh boy. Now, THAT'S a can of worm that was opened." Yes, I have a gutter mind.
  • MizSaz
    MizSaz Posts: 445 Member
    I love 'em sliced with a little pinch of garlic salt!

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