8 simple cucumber recipes

Cucumbers in one of their most beloved forms, pickles! These fridge cukes are so easy to make (the hardest part is waiting for them to be ready!), you’ll be dipping into the pickle jar all summer. Get the recipe: Quick-Pickled Cukes

Serve this pasta salad hot or cold for your raw veggie-loving kid. Get the recipe: Greek Salad Pasta

Keep it simple with refreshing salad. It’s got a tangy-sweet dressing and is great as a side or as the main attraction with hummus and pita. Get the recipe: Chopped Cucumber Salad

Slices of cucumber are hallowed out and stuffed with a mixture of goat and cream cheese then topped with fresh dill. They’re the perfect snack for little fingers. Get the recipe: Stuffed Cucumber Bites

Anything goes with a salad roll, but crunchy cucumber ribbons are a great filler in our opinion. Buy a cooked chicken from the deli to make this the actual easiest thing ever. Get the recipe: Vietnamese Roast Chicken Salad Rolls

Cucumbers add crunch to this kid-friendly gyro recipe that’s great for lunch or dinner. Get the recipe: Rotisserie Chicken Gyro

Things taste better cut up small, right? These bitty pieces of cucumber and tomato in a light olive oil and lemon juice dressing are no exception. It’s the perfect companion to our falafel nuggets. Get the recipe: Baked Falafel Nuggets with Tomato-Cucumber Salad

Two hydrating superstars come out to play in this refreshing salad. They’re tossed in a light oil and vinegar dressing then topped with toasted pistachios and chopped fresh mint. Get the recipe: Watermelon and Cucumber Salad

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