Cucumber

Cucumber recipes have been around for centuries, with the earliest known reference dating back to the 1st century AD. The cucumber is thought to have originated in India, and it is believed that the first cucumber recipes were created there.

Cucumber recipes were likely introduced to the West by the Greeks or Romans, and they quickly became a popular addition to European cuisine. Cucumbers were often pickled or used in salads, and they were also a popular ingredient in soups and stews.

As cucumbers became more widely available, they began to be used in a variety of different dishes. In the Middle Ages, cucumber was often used as a filling for pies and pastries. By the Renaissance, cucumber had become a popular ingredient in many different types of dishes, including pasta dishes, casseroles, and even desserts.

Advice

salad

When making cucumber salad, it is important to choose the freshest cucumbers and vegetables available. Additionally, make sure to wash and dry the cucumbers and vegetables thoroughly before adding them to the bowl. To add more flavor to the salad, consider adding in some diced onions, garlic, herbs, and spices. Additionally, adding a vinaigrette or light dressing can help to bring out the flavors. Lastly, it is important to taste the salad and adjust the seasoning as needed before serving.

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Recipes

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Stir-Fried Cucumber With Tofu

  • STIR-FRY
  • green onion
  • white pepper
  • salt
  • tofu
  • garlic
  • cucumber
  • vegetable oil
  • SAUCE
  • cornstarch
  • sesame oil
  • red pepper flake
  • sichuan chile flake
  • rice vinegar
  • soy sauce
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Cucumber Kimchi

  • gochugaru
  • sugar
  • fermented krill
  • garlic
  • mirin
  • salt
  • cucumber
  • rice vinegar
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Cucumber Raita

  • salt
  • greek yogurt
  • cucumber
  • thai chile
  • garam masala
  • cayenne pepper
  • cilantro
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Spicy Smashed Cucumbers With Lime, Honey and Croutons

  • SALAD
  • skinned cucumbers like english
  • lime juice
  • salt
  • sugar
  • rice wine vinegar
  • greek yogurt
  • black pepper
  • olive oil
  • green onion
  • SPICY HONEY AND BREADSTICK CROUTONS (OPTIONAL, FOR GARNISH)
  • olive oil
  • honey
  • hot sauce
  • sesame breadstick
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Smashed Cucumbers With Cumin Tahini

  • SALAD
  • skinned cucumbers like english
  • lime juice
  • salt
  • sugar
  • olive oil
  • garlic
  • tahini
  • oregano
  • cumin
  • white sesame seed
  • CHILE VINEGAR (OPTIONAL)
  • white vinegar
  • sambal oelek
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Cucumbers With Labneh and Cherries

  • ROSE WATER LABNEH
  • black pepper
  • lemons zest
  • rose water
  • salt
  • labneh
  • honey
  • garlic
  • CUCUMBERS
  • lemons juice
  • olive oil
  • salt
  • persian cucumber
  • CHERRIES
  • red wine vinegar
  • sugar
  • salt
  • sweet cherry
  • ZA'ATAR
  • sesame seed
  • parsley seed
  • sumac
  • salt
  • sesame seed
  • rose petal
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Cold Cucumber Soup

  • garlic
  • greek yogurt
  • honey
  • olive oil
  • dill
  • lemon juice
  • basil
  • salt
  • persian cucumber
  • black pepper
  • mint
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Pineapple Cucumber Salad

  • white vinegar
  • avocado
  • cucumber
  • jalapeño
  • pineapple
  • bell pepper
  • onion
  • red pepper flake
  • cilantro
  • olive oil
  • honey
  • lime juice
  • salt
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Smashed Cucumber Salad

  • chili oil
  • soy sauce
  • rice vinegar
  • white miso
  • salt
  • ginger
  • sugar
  • sesame oil
  • sesame seed
  • garlic
  • tahini
  • green onion
  • lime juice
  • persian cucumber
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Korean Cucumber Salad

  • brown sugar
  • sesame oil
  • sesame seed
  • chive
  • sweet white onion
  • gochugaru
  • korean
  • salt
  • rice wine vinegar
  • garlic
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Chinese Cucumber Salad

  • sesame oil
  • soy sauce
  • sugar
  • vegetable oil
  • red pepper flake
  • bell pepper
  • rice wine vinegar
  • cucumber
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Creamy Cucumber Salad

  • mayonnaise
  • onion
  • sour cream
  • black pepper
  • dill
  • sugar
  • white wine vinegar
  • english cucumber
  • salt
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Sweet and Spicy Cucumber Salad

  • salt
  • fried shallot
  • cherry tomato
  • garlic
  • shallot
  • cilantro
  • tamarind concentrate
  • lime juice
  • fish sauce
  • thai chile
  • persian cucumber
  • INGREDIENT INFO
  • tamarind concentrate
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Thai Cucumber Salad

  • water
  • english cucumber
  • chili pepper
  • shallot
  • salt
  • sugar
  • white vinegar
  • cilantro
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Thai Chicken and Cucumber Salad

  • chili garlic sauce
  • garlic
  • cucumber
  • lime
  • ginger
  • onion
  • cilantro
  • mint
  • fish sauce
  • rice wine vinegar
  • red pepper flake
  • almond breeze almondmilk coconutmilk original
  • coconut palm sugar
  • carrot
  • sugar
  • lemongrass
  • fish sauce
  • lime
  • cocktail tomato
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Farro and Cucumber Salad

  • black pepper
  • salt
  • farro
  • white wine vinegar
  • caraway seed
  • dijon mustard
  • honey
  • dill
  • parsley
  • pumpernickel bread
  • cucumber
  • yellow beet
  • olive oil
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Cucumber Salad

  • dill
  • mint
  • english cucumber
  • apple cider vinegar
  • water
  • salt
  • agave nectar
  • yellow mustard seed
  • onion
  • sesame oil
  • rice vinegar
  • sugar
  • olive oil
  • pickled mustard seed
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Chilled Cucumber Soup

  • salt
  • sugar
  • yellow bell pepper
  • cucumber
  • olive oil
  • onion
  • sherry vinegar
  • garlic
  • dill
  • parsley
  • white bread
  • yellow tomato
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Creamy cucumber salad

  • white wine vinegar
  • dijon mustard
  • dill weed
  • salt
  • jalapeño
  • sour cream
  • cumin
  • cilantro
  • cayenne pepper
  • onion
  • garlic
  • cucumber

Ingredient Breakdown

 
salt
sugar
cucumber
garlic
dill
onion
olive oil
persian cucumber
cilantro
rice vinegar
black pepper
lemon juice
red pepper flake
mint
green onion
lime juice
soy sauce
honey
english cucumber
ginger
sesame oil
fish sauce
sesame seed
white vinegar
sour cream
greek yogurt
cayenne pepper
white wine vinegar
lemon
lime
parsley
yogurt
water
red wine vinegar
avocado
jalapeño
gochugaru
vegetable oil
tomato
chili oil
peanut
feta
basil
rice wine vinegar
shallot
english hothouse cucumber
pepper
skinned cucumbers like english
cherry tomato
cumin seed
cumin
apple cider vinegar
sumac
mayonnaise
dijon mustard
white sesame seed
corn
herb
red pepper
coconut milk
oregano
white pepper
vinegar
thai chile
garam masala
sherry vinegar
chive
half
kirby cucumber
tahini
white balsamic vinegar
brown mustard seed
bell pepper
white bread
green chile
lime pickle
crème fraîche
tamarind concentrate
strawberry
dark sesame oil
skinned cucumber
sunflower oil
grapeseed
peanut butter
buttermilk
anchovy
baguette
purslane
queso fresco
sushi grade tuna
light brown sugar
sesame chile oil
coconut flake
coriander
grapeseed oil
pine nut
cornstarch
tofu
sichuan chile flake
fermented krill
mirin
avocado oil
hot sauce
sesame breadstick
bacon
almond
chicken broth
triple sec
tequila blanco
ice
lime zest lime juice
white tequila
hothouse cucumber
shrimp
chili
sambal oelek
salmon
butter lettuce
butter
sandwich bun
serrano
coconut
coconut oil
lemons juice
lemons zest
rose water
parsley seed
labneh
sweet cherry
rose petal
sushi vinegar
pineapple
white miso
brown sugar
sweet white onion
korean
balsamic vinegar
basil infused olive oil
qt glass
goat cheese
heart celery
cottage cheese
pumpernickel
walnut
soy milk
vegetable broth
sweet
brown rice miso
unhulled sesame seed
shiso
msg
asian fried garlic
za atar
non greek yogurt
lemon zest
smoked salmon
caper
cream cheese
fried shallot
cardamom
pistachio
deep fry thermometer
eggplant
english telegraph cucumber
chili pepper
blueberry
honeydew melon
serrano chile
chili garlic sauce
almond breeze almondmilk coconutmilk original
coconut palm sugar
carrot
lemongrass
cocktail tomato
red russian kale
red thai chile
fried onion
farro
caraway seed
pumpernickel bread
yellow beet
agave syrup
shaoxing
pacific arame seaweed
english hothouse
agave nectar
yellow mustard seed
pickled mustard seed
yellow bell pepper
yellow tomato