30 Cool Cucumber Recipes You'll Want to Make All Summer Long

Salty feta and thinly sliced cucumber transform baguette toasts into a light yet satisfying appetizer.

You only need three ingredients for this elegant canape: sliced cucumbers, smoked trout, and cracked black pepper. Serve with dry martinis for a surefire crowd-pleaser.

Kirby cucumbers are brined in a vinegar solution and a homemade pickling spice made with black peppercorns, yellow mustard seeds, allspice, and cinnamon. The result is the most delicious sour pickle you've ever tasted.

Nothing says summer quite like this fresher-than-fresh, verdant take on lemonade.

Smears of Greek yogurt on each serving bowl add extra oomph to this sweet-and-savory no-cook soup.

Cucumbers feel the heat in this out-of-the-ordinary side dish—they're roasted with butter and cream and finished with fresh horseradish, lemon zest, and dill.

We love the pale-green hue and refreshing flavor of this savory, slightly boozy sorbet.

Fresh ginger adds just the right amount of heat to this smoothie bowl, which is made with puréed apple, mini cucumbers, fennel, and avocado. Top with more cucumbers and avocado and a handful of pepitas for crunch.

Ribbons of cucumbers and thinly sliced celery and onion are tossed with mayonnaise, champagne vinegar, and fresh cilantro in this lively side dish.

Grated cucumber and fresh mint add a refreshing note to rich whole-milk yogurt in this raita. Spiced with just a touch of cumin and cayenne, it makes an ideal accompaniment for all kinds of Indian dishes.

Cool cucumber, sweet pineapple, and fresh mint make this sparkling concoction a contender for the most refreshing drink of the summer. Try spiking it with pisco for happy hour.

You can make this creamy chilled soup up to a day in advance. Top with cracked black pepper, a drizzle of olive oil, and fresh mint leaves just before serving.

Mustard seed, celery seed, and fresh dill pack a flavorful punch in this versatile brine. Use it not only for cucumbers but also for green beans, pearl onions, fennel, carrots, cauliflower, and more.

This bright salad is as tasty as it is colorful. Kumquats provide a flavorful juxtaposition to the crispy cucumbers and herbs in this dish.

Cucumbers and citrus shed their cool demeanor when threaded onto skewers with sliced ginger and scallops for a delectable grilled kebab main.

Green juice has nothing on this refreshing smoothie made with honeydew, English cucumber, fresh mint, lime juice, and honey. Try our antioxidant-packed Cucumber-Blueberry Smoothie next.

Crisp cucumbers and fresh herbs perfectly offset the sweet caramelized Vidalia onions in this summer pasta dish.

This refreshing Mexican-inspired slaw substitutes crunchy jicama and cucumber for the usual cabbage. Dress with honey, lime juice, and chili powder, then serve alongside fajitas or grilled-shrimp tacos.

Appetizer-sized cucumber cups are the perfect vehicle for serving vichyssoise, a classic French potato-and-leek soup.

Serve this lip-smacking summer libation with another refreshing treat: Cucumber and Radish Crostini.

This crisp salad gets its summery flavor from a slightly sweet vinaigrette speckled with poppy seeds. It's delicious on its own or stuffed into a pita—and only takes 10 minutes to make. A healthy bonus: Cucumbers and celery add crunch without calories, while tuna contributes protein.

Cranberry and cucumber make a surprisingly delicious pairing in this invigorating sweet-tart cocktail.

This Indian-inspired salad takes the heat off spicy barbecue dishes and hot afternoons.

Crisp-tender steamed asparagus and crunchy cucumber are tossed in a simple red-wine vinaigrette in this versatile summer side dish.

Flame-kissed pineapple, fresh basil, and cooling cucumber make an extraordinary side dish for any cookout.

Gin, cucumber, lemon zest, and four days of patience are all you need to make this summery infused booze. Mix it with seltzer or ginger ale or try it in a Cucumber Southside Fizz.

A light, lemony vinaigrette dresses this refreshing salad of green beans, cucumber, and mint. Toasted pita brushed with garlic and olive oil replaces the usual croutons for a delicious Middle Eastern twist.

Enjoy the freshness and crunch of this salad with grilled meats or your favorite picnic sandwiches.

It only takes one ingredient to lighten up this classic side dish: reduced-fat sour cream. Trust us, no one will notice the difference.

A Thai-inspired cucumber relish sits atop a juicy grilled chicken breast in this recipe. It adds a cooling crunch for a delightful taste.