Since cucumbers are 95% water, they help with hydration and are fantastic to add to your summer menu. They’re not just for tossing into a garden salad or slicing for a snack either. From soups to creamy and marinated salads, dips to drinks, here are 16 fresh cucumber recipes to try this summer.
Cucumber & Tomato Salad
"Perfect salad for cookouts and summer meals. Put that veggie and herb garden to work!" - Lorene
Cold Cucumber Soup
"Cucumbers are naturally crunchy, juicy and just full of water, perfect for hot summer days! How about a cool and creamy cucumber soup? This cold cucumber soup is made without any cooking, simply by pureeing cucumbers, along with some extra ingredients for flavour, and chilling before enjoying!" - Kevin
Greek Bruschetta
"I made this recipe up and it's so good. Different from the Italian bruschetta and very refreshing. It feeds a crowd. This is great to make for a party. I have made it to bring to parties and everybody loved it. Very good for summer. Tangy tasting and easy to make." - Letizia
Zesty Pasta Salad Supreme
"The weather in southern Louisiana has been on 70’s and beautiful! This time of year on the weekends we are either boiling crawfish or barbecuing. We use any excuse to sit outside and soak in the weather, this past weekend was no exception. This Zesty Pasta Salad supreme is one of my all-time favorite salads. Seriously, I will usually hide the leftovers in the fridge so I can nibble on it for a few days all by myself. This is one of those salads I never grow tired of and make it several times a year." - Debbie
Sweet & Spicy Cucumber Salad
"I started making these for cookouts. By request, I now make them year-around. Some people prefer them crispy (short marinade period). After a couple of days, they're more akin to pickles (great on burgers)." - Rhea
Creamy Dilled Cucumber Salad
"With summer here I thought that it was the perfect time to pull out one of my favourite summer recipes, this creamy dilled cucumber salad! This salad could not be easier, it’s pretty much just slice up some cucumber and onions and toss them in a creamy mixture of yogurt (or sour cream or mayo), lemon juice and garlic and you’re good to go! In addition to being super easy to make you really can’t go wrong with a cool and juicy cucumber salad on hot summer days!" - Kevin
Bread and Butter Pickles
"Homemade pickles are delicious on a burger, a sandwich, or even just to munch on. We loved the pleasant, tart taste of these. They're crunchy, sweet, and sour. You taste a slight hint of the apple cider vinegar. Easy to make, these bread and butter pickles will be a staple in your fridge." - Kitchen Crew
Brother Ron's Fresh Marinated Summer Salsa
"While visiting our relatives, our brother-in-law had us try this wonderful fresh salsa he made using fresh vegetables from his garden. It was so light and fresh tasting and we couldn't get enough of it." - Valeree
Greek Tzatziki
"This flavor will delight you and you will crave it many times over again. I love having it with wraps. Use in meat dishes. This can also be used as a dip or in potato salad." - Maria
Gin Spiked Cucumber Lemonade
"Gin Spiked Cucumber Lemonade is the easiest and delicious boozy recipe to bring to a party. It takes minutes to put together for a deliciously summery cocktail!" - Paula
Cool & Tangy Marinated Cucumbers
"These marinated cucumbers are surprisingly tasty! They remind us of bread and butter pickles. The marinade has the right mix between tangy and sweet." - Kitchen Crew
Keto Friendly Low Carb Cucumber Sandwiches
"The cucumber acting as bread is a great alternative. Swiss and turkey is a classic deli sandwich combination that's delicious with the zingy mayo/mustard mixture. The whole little sandwich makes you forget about watching carbs." - Kitchen Crew
Cucumber Snacks
"Everyone loves to snack on something. I like a snack that is crisp and crunchy but also good for you and I love cucumbers and came up with this idea. My oldest son David really enjoyed them. You can make as many as you like, they really hit the spot when you want just a little something and always good on a hot day." - Eileen
Ranch Pasta Salad
"If you love the flavor of creamy ranch dressing, then this pasta salad recipe is for you. It has the perfect ratio of pasta and dressing. Cucumber and tomato lighten up the salad and add some crunch. Ham and cheese not only provide flavor but make the pasta salad heartier. You can almost eat this as a meal." - Kitchen Crew
Spicy Gazpacho
"Summertime is such a great opportunity (especially when you live in a cold winter climate!), to take advantage of the bounty and availability of tomatoes and cucumbers. I find this a refreshing change to the usual picnic fare (although I will never give up my cookout dishes!). It's both tasty and healthy." - Sandra