Cucumber recipes
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Christmas canapés
Hoisin duck on cucumber
A lovely light hoisin duck canapé that takes just 10 mins to prepare and requires a few simple ingredients – tasty finger food in a flash.
Midweek meals
Toasted quinoa and pork mince larb with smashed cucumber
Refreshing cucumber pairs incredibly well with the richness of the pork, and the nutty toasted quinoa topping in this pork mince larb recipee.
Healthy salads
Pickled cucumber, fennel, gooseberry, tarragon and lemon salad
Sharp, sweet, crunchy and fresh – Gill Meller's quick pickled cucumber salad is the perfect side dish for a summery spread.
Cocktails
Cucumber cooler cocktail
Mark Sargeant's cucumber cocktail recipe is cooling and refreshing – the perfect accompaniment for a hot summers day.
Meatballs
Lamb meatballs in harissa with salted cucumbers
Middle-Eastern-spiced lamb pairs with salted cucumber, mint and chilli sauce in this flavour-packed lamb meatball recipe.
Christmas starters
Spiced potted shrimps with quick-pickled cucumber
Spiced, potted shrimp pairs perfectly with sweet and sharp cucumber in this recipe fit for any Christmas or dinner party starter.
Soups
Chilled cucumber and almond soup with curry spices
The classic Constance Spry chilled almond soup has been adapted by adding toasted spices and cucumber. It's a wonderful summer bowlful and easy to prepare.
Cold soups
Chilled cucumber and yogurt soup
It only takes 10 mins to make this chilled cucumber and yogurt soup before chilling. It's an easy starter for a Moroccan-themed meal.
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