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Cool as a cuke: 7 refreshing cucumber recipes to beat the heat

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By Gen La Rocca

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From bright, fresh salads to infused waters to zippy pickles, cucumbers are the perfect vegetable to enjoy this summer! This collection has 7 delicious cucumber recipes to try.

Beet cucumber salad with feta and dill on a pink plate.
Beet Cucumber Salad with Feta and Dill. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Cucumber Lemon Mint Water

Overhead shot of cucumber lemon mint water in a glass pitcher.
Cucumber Lemon Mint Water. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This water combines cool cucumber, bright lemon, and fresh mint for a lively, tasty water you can enjoy any time! It’s impressive enough for parties and easy enough for everyday.
Get the Recipe: Cucumber Lemon Mint Water

Egg and Cucumber Sandwiches

Egg and cucumber sandwich on a white plate.
Egg and Cucumber Sandwich. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

These Egg and Cucumber Sandwiches feature crisp, sliced cucumber, pepper jack cheese, chopped hard-boiled egg, creamy dill sauce, and fresh spring mix for an easy, delicious sandwich that’s great for picnics, lunches, or parties.
Get the Recipe: Egg and Cucumber Sandwiches

Salmon Quinoa Salad

Salmon Quinoa Salad in a white bowl surrounded by parsley, cherry tomatoes, and a cut lemon.
Salmon Quinoa Salad. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This delicious salmon quinoa salad has perfectly seared salmon, crisp cucumbers, sweet cherry tomatoes, fresh herbs, and a vibrant lemon vinaigrette that brings the salad to life. Serve it for lunch, make it for meal prep, or bring it along to your next picnic or BBQ!
Get the Recipe: Salmon Quinoa Salad

Green Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

Side salad on a white plate with a copper fork.
Side Salad. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This garden salad with lemon vinaigrette has crunchy pumpkin seeds, tangy feta cheese, fresh cucumber, delicate butter lettuce, and a bold, delicious lemon vinaigrette you’ll love!
Get the Recipe: Green Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

Beet Cucumber Salad with Feta and Dill

Beet cucumber salad with feta and dill on a pink plate.
Beet Cucumber Salad with Feta and Dill. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This beet and cucumber salad with feta and dill is packed with sweet, savory, earthy, tangy, and salty flavors. Crunchy cucumbers, tender cooked beets, and a fresh lemon vinaigrette combine to create a delicious beet salad you’ll crave.
Get the Recipe: Beet Cucumber Salad with Feta and Dill

Mediterranean Grain Bowl

Mediterranean grain bowls on a white marble counter.
Mediterranean Grain Bowls. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Mediterranean Grain Bowls combine pre-cooked grains, lots of healthy vegetables, cool, crispy, cucumbers and fresh, bright, bold Mediterranean flavors for an easy, nourishing, and delicious weeknight meal that comes together in about 10 minutes!
Get the Recipe: Mediterranean Grain Bowl

Quick Pickles

Mixed pickles in a glass jar.
Mixed Pickles. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

These quick mixed pickles take any vegetable that you have on hand (cucumbers are a favorite!) and turn them into bright, acidic, slightly sweet pickles in just a few minutes!
Get the Recipe: Quick Pickles

Cucumber Lemon Ginger Water

Overhead shot of cucumber lemon ginger water in a glass pitcher.
Cucumber Lemon Ginger Water. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This water combines fresh cucumber, bright lemon, and earthy ginger for a lively, tasty, beautiful beverage you can enjoy any time!
Get the Recipe: Cucumber Lemon Ginger Water

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