1Cucumber Salad
Caitlin Bensel
This cool, crunchy side dish comes together in record time! It’s a refreshing bite alongside cookout favorites like barbecue and hot dogs. Plus, because there’s no mayo involved, it can stand up to the heat of summer!
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2Nicoise Salad
C.W. Newell
Tossing cucumbers into your salad doesn’t have to be boring! This Nicoise salad is filled with color and crunch, thanks to cucumbers and a medley of other veggies.
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3Grilled Sesame Pork Kebabs with Cucumber Salad
Antonis Achilleos
Summer days call for hearty yet refreshing dinners, and that’s exactly what you’ll find in this kebab and cucumber salad pairing. The thinly sliced cucumbers in a tangy, simple dressing contrast perfectly with the smoky, tender pork kebabs.
Get Ree’s Grilled Sesame Pork Kebabs with Cucumber Salad recipe.
4Tomato Cucumber Feta Salad
C.W. Newell
This simple summer salad will satisfy your cravings on those extra hot days. Chock full of crisp cucumber, heirloom tomatoes, fresh herbs, and salty feta, it’s flavorful enough to eat on its own or alongside your favorite grilled meats!
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5Salmon Rice Bowls
Antonis Achilleos
Crisp mini cucumber slices add a cool crunch to these spicy honey-glazed salmon rice bowls. Want to level up the green goodness? Add creamy avocado on top for a fresh, dreamy finish!
Get the Salmon Rice Bowl recipe here.
6Couscous Salad
Caitlin Bensel
Transform couscous into a bright, zingy dish with this Mediterranean-inspired recipe. It’s loaded with fresh produce like cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and pomegranate seeds, and it’s finished off with a simple, zesty dressing.
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7Seared Steak with Sesame Noodle Salad
Antonis Achilleos
This cucumber recipe is fast and flavorful—a winning combo! The sesame noodle salad packs a crunch from chopped cucumbers, shredded cabbage, and sliced scallions, and the steak is tender and juicy. All you need is 30 minutes to churn out this meal!
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8Steak Lettuce Wraps with Peanut Sauce
Ryan Liebe
Whether you offer them as an appetizer or make them your main meal, these lettuce wraps have it all: sizzling steak, tender rice noodles, crisp cucumbers, colorful carrots, and a melt-in-your mouth peanut sauce that ties it all together beautifully.
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9Mediterranean Orzo Salad
Hector Manuel Sanchez
Cucumbers play an important supporting role in this orzo salad, along with cherry tomatoes, red onion, chickpeas, olives, feta, and parsley. Since this dish is easy to transport, it’s perfect for potlucks and picnics alike!
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10Avocado Salad
Caitlin Bensel
Heirloom tomatoes, fresh avocado, and crunchy cucumbers combine in this simple salad dressed in zippy salsa verde. It’s summer eating at its best!
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11Tabbouleh Salad 
Will Dickey
Finely chopped English cucumber brings a refreshing crunch to this Mediterranean classic. Packed with vibrant veggies like juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and fragrant parsley, this light and lively salad has a burst of garden-fresh goodness in every bite!
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12Green Goddess Chicken Salad Dip
Caitlin Bensel
Scoop up this vibrant green dip! A spin on the viral salad dip trend, this creamy concoction is full of flavor and texture. Serve with pita chips or tortilla chips for the perfect bite.
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13Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
David Malosh
Thinly sliced cucumbers and celery leaves bathed in homemade ranch dressing make a refreshing, cooling antidote to Ree’s hot buffalo chicken meatballs! The crunchy and light cucumber salad rounds the meatballs out for the perfect, easy weeknight meal.
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14Tea Sandwiches
Caitlin Bensel
Hosting a luncheon or afternoon tea soon? These pretty, petite sandwiches are just what you need! The recipe includes three different options—curried chicken salad, ham and cheese, and a scrumptious smoked salmon and cucumber sandwich.
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15Greek Pasta Salad
Will Dickey
This pasta is everything you’d expect in a Greek salad—ripe tomatoes, briny olives, salty feta, fresh dill, and crisp cucumbers. Bring it to the cookout or serve it for dinner with grilled chicken or shrimp.
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16Salmon Burgers with Sesame-Soy Glaze
Ralph Smith
These salmon burgers are glazed in an addictive sauce that’s sticky, savory, and a little bit sweet. The perfect topping for the burgers? A zingy cucumber salad that adds a welcomed dose of freshness and crunch.
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17Chickpea Salad
Caitlin Bensel
Crisp cucumber adds a crunchy element to this salad filled with tender chickpeas, juicy tomato, and creamy avocado. Make a big batch for easy lunches all week long! Thanks to lemon juice, the avocado stays relatively fresh.
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18Chef’s Salad on a Stick
Caitlin Bensel
Try this new way of serving salad to a crowd! Perfect for summer potlucks and cookouts, these skewers combine everything you love about a traditional chef’s salad into a portable dish. Just drizzle with ranch and serve!
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19Tzatziki
Caitlin Bensel20Mediterranean Salmon-Veggie Grain Bowl
Con Poulos
In a weeknight dinner rut? This wholesome bowl will pull you right out. The best thing about serving grain bowls for dinner is that everyone can build them as they please!
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