Add a crunch to your meals with fresh cucumber.
The versatile fruit (yes,cucumbers are a fruit!)
shines in dishes of all kinds, meaning there are plenty of cucumber recipes to choose from.
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Hoisin-Serrano Meatballs and Rice Noodle Salad
Dont worry, this isnt a boring salad.
Cooling cucumbers,carrots, and lettuce expertly balance out the heat.
However, this isnt exactly a typical Greek salad either.
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Everything is then coated in a tahini-honey dressing for yet another flavorful boost.
Rosemary Lamb Chops
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Lamb may seem complicated to make, but we promise its not.
The meat is served alongside olive-and-rosemary bulgur with smashed cucumber, which rounds out this easy yet delicious meal.
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Seared until crispy and crunchy, these little delights are an excellent savory choice for a light starter.
If youre not a cauliflower fan, try this one-pan recipe with mushrooms or winter squash instead.
Top with store-bought hot-smoked trout fillets, more cucumber, and cilantro to complete the meal.
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A creamy avocado-basil dressing coats all of the ingredients.
Whats not to love?
Easy enough, right?
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Cantaloupe and Cucumber Salad
This sweet and savory salad is as fresh as it gets.
Enjoy this on its own for lunch, or pair it with grilled meats or fish for dinner.
If you’re wanting to make this fizzy libation a mocktail, replace the gin with additional club soda.
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Youll also find delicious mozzarella balls, as well as thinly sliced basil for freshness.
This recipe is vegetarian, but we promise you wont miss the meat!
Since the marinade is spicy and packed with flavor, it pairs perfectly with the side of vinegary cucumbers.
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You wont regret it!
First, ground chicken is mixed with chopped scallions for flavor and moisture.
Quick-pickled cucumber slices and satisfying rice round out this meal.
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Kiwi-Cucumber Relish
Though kiwi fruit and cucumber arent often paired together, they make one stellar duo.
Serve this bright relish with grilled fish or chicken, sprinkled over pan-seared halloumi, or with poached shrimp.
The result is a decidedly decadent dish that can be made at any time.
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