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Cucumber recipes

Cucumbers are such an underrated ingredient. Luckily our delicious cucumber recipes are here to give the unassuming veggie its time to shine.

If you’ve grown your own cucumbers and have a late summer glut on your hands, you’ve come to the right place. These recipe ideas prove that cucumber is more than just a bit on the side or for dunking in your hummus. Chilled cucumber and yogurt soup is so refreshing at the end of a hot day. Cucumbers tossed with sesame oil, soy and vinegar form the backbone of a filling salad with a difference in our smacked cucumber, tempeh and peanut salad recipe.

Cucumbers have a light, fresh taste that provides a welcome counterpoint to many rich dishes. Try our Vietnamese pork ribs with a refreshing smacked cucumber salad or potted shrimps paired with quick-pickled cucumber.

You could even shake up a zesty summer cocktail with cucumber (we’ve got lots of ideas below) – or preserve some of your harvest for the cooler months with one of our cucumber pickle recipes. Which recipe will you make first?

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Elderflower

Elderflower giardiniera (Italian-style pickled vegetables)

Giardiniera, colourful Italian pickles, are flavoured with fresh elderflowers, giving them a wonderfully sweet and floral flavour

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Italian vegetarian

Tuscan panzanella

Learn how to make the classic Tuscan bread salad, panzanella. It's a great way to use old bread and make the most of late summer produce.

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Easy vegan

Smacked cucumber, tempeh and peanut salad

Crunchy peanuts are the ideal partner for equally nutty tempeh in a protein-packed smacked cucumber salad that’s light, fresh and speedy.

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Pickled recipes

Cucumber tsukemono (Japanese pickled cucumbers)

This crunchy cucumber pickle from Japan goes with everything and makes a great intro to the addictive world of pickling.

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Rainy day recipes for summer

Fennel, cucumber and pepper pickle

This crunchy, fresh and zingy fennel and cucumber pickle has just a light spicing which makes it a true all-rounder. Serve it with cheese or charcuterie, spoon it into sandwiches or use it to top a burger.

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Pineapple

Pineapple, cucumber and chilli mojito

Is there a more summery cocktail than this pineapple mojito? We think not. Muddle infused rum with mint and lime, then add soda water.

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Summer cocktails

Pineapple, cucumber, mint and jalapeño rum

Infuse white rum with the summer flavours of pineapple and cucumber (plus a chilli kick for good measure). Top with soda water to serve.

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Celebrity chef recipes

Raymond Blanc’s salmon gravadlax with cucumber and dill salad

Raymond Blanc's salmon gravadlax is an ideal centrepiece for a celebration. Make it and share with an assortment of sides!

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Sardines

Sardine and chilli oil pappardelle with smacked cucumber

Tagliatelle is an easy swap for hand-pulled noodles in this Chinese-inspired dish. Serve sardine noodles with chilli oil and smacked cucumber

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Ribs

Vietnamese pork ribs with smacked cucumber salad

Cooked with Vietnamese spices until soft and tender, these pork ribs are coated with a umami-rich caramel for deliciously sticky results.

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Alternative barbecue

Tandoori paneer skewers with yogurt cucumber salad

Make a BBQ dinner for 4 in less than 30 minutes with our easy Tandoori paneer skewers recipe. Serve with a creamy mint and cucumber salad.

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Alternative barbecue

Glazed roast salmon with pickled cucumber salsa

Roast salmon in the oven or BBQ for a summer feast. The salmon-and-cucumber combo gets an update with smoky and pickled flavours.

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Cocktails

Elderflower prosecco with cucumber

Complete any summer party with this light elderflower prosecco cocktail, garnished with cucumber ribbons for extra freshness.

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Non-alcoholic drinks

Cucumber and basil cocktail

A non-alcoholic cocktail – made with cucumber, basil and lemon – is the perfect summertime thirst quencher. Serve at your next alfresco feast.

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Recipes for one person

Sesame tuna steak with cucumber salad and rice

Get your oily fish quota with this tasty, no-fuss dish inspired by Japanese flavours. It's a quick-fix meal for one, that takes just 15 minutes to make.