Dill and cucumber have a natural flavor affinity. Use this dressing over mixed baby greens, or as a sauce drizzled over grilled fish. INGREDIENTS: 12 ounces thinly sliced cucumbers, peeled and seeded before slicing 1/4 cup lemon juice 8 ounces sour cream 3 tablespoons fresh minced dill 1 tablespoon sugar, or to taste Salt and...Read More

The addition of cucumber to traditional lemonade makes a refreshing sweet-tart beverage that is perfect for a hot afternoon. INGREDIENTS: 2 English cucumbers 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice 4 cups water 3/4 cup sugar* Ice METHOD: Peel cucumbers and chop them into 1-inch chunks. Place 2 cups water, half the cucumber pieces, and sugar...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 2 limes) 3 1/2 tablespoons sugar 3 tablespoons fish sauce 2 tablespoons water 1 or 2 Thai or serrano chiles, finely chopped (optional) 2 to 2 1/4 pounds pickling (Kirby) or English cucumbers 2 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon sugar 1 carrot, peeled and finely shredded 1 boneless,...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 1 small melon (very sweet variety such as Charentais or Sharlyn) 2 medium cucumbers 1/2 cup feta cheese 2 slices bacon 1 bunch opal basil Lemon basil vinaigrette (recipe below) METHOD: Peel the melon and cut it into 1-inch cubes. Peel cucumbers and slice lengthwise into strips about 1/4” thick. Cook bacon in a...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 1 cup plain Greek yogurt 1/4 cup white wine vinegar 1 teaspoon caraway seed 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 English cucumber, sliced 3/4 pound sugar snap peas, trimmed and halved METHOD: Whisk together the yogurt, vinegar, caraway seed, salt, and pepper. Gently fold in the cucumber and...Read More

Fresh fruit salsas satisfy the taste for salad and fruit in one dish. Peaches, nectarines, or plums can also be used. Serve as a condiment with pork, chicken, or duck. INGREDIENTS: 1/2 pineapple, cut into 1/4-inch pieces 2 medium tomatoes, diced 1 small cucumber, seeded and diced 2 shallots, minced 1/2 jalapeno chile, minced 1/4...Read More

This cool and creamy salad dressing is great on mixed summer salad greens or drizzled on chilled, poached salmon. Don’t shrink away from a few drops of hot sauce or a pinch of cayenne – a little heat adds a nice zesty note.  INGREDIENTS: 12 ounces thinly sliced cucumbers, peeled and seeded before slicing 1/4...Read More

While honeydew is usually the backbone of fruit salads, it can also shine in savory recipes, like this one with crunchy cucumber, feta cheese, and mint. The lemon and olive oil dressing has lots of black pepper to temper the melon’s sweetness. Pair this salad with grilled meats or toss it into the picnic basket...Read More