If you have an overabundance of cucumbers growing in your garden, or if you just bought too many at the grocery store because they were on sale, you’re probably looking for ideas of what to make with them. Get inspired with this list of Easy Cucumber Recipes with side salads, soup, and more.
For more ideas of what to make, check out all of our recipes.
I’ve had a garden for a while and most years, we get so many cucumbers. Which is great because they’re perfect to add to side salads or to use for a light lunch.
I really try to vary how I’m using them so we don’t get bored of cucumbers before our summer crop stops.
If you’re looking for some new ways to use cucumbers, you’ve come to the right place. This list is filled with all of our favorite easy cucumber recipes.
You’re bound to find a new go-to favorite on this list.
Cooking at home, with budget-friendly ingredients, is one way to save on your food bill every month.
But coming up with ideas of what to cook can be hard. So we put together this list of Easy Recipes To Make At Home can help.
Easy Cucumber Recipes
Spicy Kani Salad
A really fun side dish is this spicy kani salad.
It’s a Japanese recipe that combines cucumber with imitation crab meat. You make a quick spicy dressing that coats everything to deliciously contrast the cool ingredients.
Homemade Pickles From Leftover Pickle Juice
The easiest way to use a lot of cucumbers is to turn them into pickles. And you can do that by reusing pickle juice from store-bought pickles.
It’s such a simple method that helps with food waste and extends your grocery budget.
Cucumber Hummus Bites
If you’re looking for a simple party appetizer, these cucumber hummus bites are it.
You can easily assemble these early in the day, then keep them in the fridge until you’re ready to serve them to your guests.
Cucumber Chickpea Salad
If you’re looking for a satisfying lunch that doesn’t require you to turn on the oven, try this cucumber chickpea salad.
Add some chickpeas for protein and coat it all with a light homemade vinaigrette for a great meatless meal.
Spicy Tuna Cucumber Bites
If you’re looking for a unique way to use up your garden cucumbers, this spicy tuna cucumber bites recipe is it.
It takes less than five minutes to make, making it the perfect quick lunch.
Cucumber Salad With Tajín And Lime
This cucumber salad with Tajín seasoning and lime is, arguably, the best and most simple cucumber salad you’ll ever make.
This traditional Mexican salad only uses one cucumber, so you can make it whenever you have a ripe cucumber in the garden.
Cucumber And Avocado Salad
Cucumbers are the base of this really easy salad that’s a great make-ahead side dish for a potluck.
You make a homemade lime vinaigrette to dress the salad with, which is really light and fresh and will become your go-to summer salad dressing.
Refrigerator Pickles
Once you realize how incredibly easy it is to make your own pickles at home, you’ll never buy them from the store again. We use Kirby cucumbers in our refrigerator pickles, but you can really use whatever you can find at the store or whatever you grew this season.
You make your own pickling liquid for this (which is really easy to do). The hardest part is waiting three days to eat them (but, if the disciples could wait that long for Jesus, you can wait that long for pickles).
Homemade Tzatziki Sauce
A few simple ingredients blend together to make homemade tzatziki sauce
The Greek condiment is the perfect dip for pita chips and acts like a creamy dressing for fresh vegetables, like carrots, celery, or broccoli. It’s one of our favorite summer snacks.
Cucumber Soup
A great way to use up a bunch of cucumbers is in cucumber soup.
I’m one of those people who can eat soup any season. But, if you’re not, don’t worry. This is a cool soup, so it’s perfect for summer.
Which of these budget-friendly cucumber recipes are you going to try first? Let us know in the comments.
Waren Jean Go
Thursday 4th of July 2019
This is an amazing list. Something new to try for me. I like cucumber with sugar and vinegar though.
Holly Hood
Wednesday 3rd of July 2019
Amazing!! This is a complete list for anyone that like cucumbers. I will try some of these out. These are great ideas for the summer. The list is endless if you are entertaining this summer.
David Elliott
Wednesday 3rd of July 2019
I know that I really love cucumber. Of course, the fact they are turned into pickles sometimes is another reason I love them. But I will have to try out the cucumber feta salad as it sounds so delicious and refreshing. Great summer idea.
Candace Hampton
Monday 1st of July 2019
I'm not a huge fan of cucumber, but I recognize the benefits and nutrients that it contains. I usually have it in shakes during the morning. I mix it with other fruits, so it taste more sweet. It's a great detox and antioxidant.
Candace Hampton
Tara Pittman
Monday 1st of July 2019
I now want a cucumber sandwich. I need to go buy some cucumbers right away.