Best 13 Cukes Recipes

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Cucumbers, also known as cukes, are versatile vegetables that can be used in a variety of dishes, from salads to sandwiches to main courses. With their crisp texture and refreshing flavor, cucumbers add a light and healthy touch to any meal. Whether you're looking for a simple side dish or a creative new way to enjoy this summer staple, there are countless recipes out there to suit your taste. From classic cucumber salads to grilled or roasted cukes, this article will explore some of the best recipes for cooking cucumbers, providing you with inspiration for your next culinary adventure.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

OMG DELICIOUS CINNAMON PICKLED CUCUMBER RINGS CUKES



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These are the best! If you like sweet pickles, move over kosher! These are incredible (and addictive). Sweet and crunchy. The only problem is I can never make enough. everyone wants a jar! Perfect! So worth the time and effort!

Provided by lovin2cook

Categories     Greens

Time P5DT3h

Yield 6 quarts, 30 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 gallons cucumbers, sliced (best to use overripe cucumbers that have gotten large and yellowed at the end of the season...the la)
2 cups pickling lime (calcium hydroxide)
1 tablespoon alum
1 ounce red food coloring
3 cups apple cider vinegar
8 cinnamon sticks
14 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup red-hot candies

Steps:

  • Peel cucumbers and slice about 1/4"-1/2" thick.
  • Remove the seeds by cutting a circle out of the middle.
  • They will be donut shaped.
  • Soak in 8 1/2 quarts of water and 2 cups of pickling lime for 24 hours.
  • Wash and drain slices very well.
  • Cover with cold water and soak for 3 hours.
  • Place cukes, alum, food coloring, 1 cup vinegar, and enough water to cover the cukes in a large pot.
  • Simmer for 2 hours.
  • Drain and throw away solution.
  • Melt red hots in 2 cups water.
  • Mix red hot solution, 2 c vinegar 8 cinnamon sticks, and sugar and heat until hot; bring to a near boil.
  • Pour mixture over cucumbers.
  • Let sit until next day.
  • For 2 mornings, remove cucumbers and heat solution. DO NOT THROW AWAY SOLUTION.
  • Pour hot solution back over cucumbers.
  • Sit until next morning.
  • On third morning, heat solution with cucumbers included.
  • Do not boil!
  • Place cucumbers in jars while hot and seal!
  • Refrigerate after jars reach room temperature.
  • Serve cold.

CRISP MARINATED CUKES



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THIS RECIPE is a favorite of mine not only because it's delicious, but because it was given to me by a very dear friend. I take this dish to many different gatherings and often, get requests for the recipe. It's a wonderful side dish, compatible with any meal. -Kathy Wallace Madison, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup white vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon celery seed
2 cups sliced cucumbers
1/4 cup sliced onions

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the first four ingredients; mix well. Stir in the cucumbers and onions. Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 593mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (51g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CUKES AND ONIONS



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This is a very old-fashioned recipe. My mother made this when I was a kid. It is a very refreshing dish and goes with lots of things.

Provided by Darlene Summers

Categories     Low Protein

Time 5m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 nice sized cucumber
1 large sweet onion
3/4 cup white vinegar
3/4 cup cold water
2 tablespoons sugar (or to taste)

Steps:

  • Wash and peel cukes; slice into bowl big enough for all ingredients.
  • Peel onion and slice thinly into bowl with cukes.
  • Mix vinegar and water with sugar.
  • Pour over cucumber and onions.
  • Put lid on bowl or cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  • Serve cold.

CUKES AND CARROTS



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Carrots and green peppers bring extra color and crunch to this refreshing cucumber salad from Karla Hecht, Plymouth, Minnesota. The sweet dressing she creates is an ideal match for the crisp summer produce.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced
4 medium carrots, thinly sliced
1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced
1 small green pepper, chopped
2 teaspoons canning salt
1-1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup white vinegar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, carrots, onion and green pepper. Sprinkle with salt; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours. Combine sugar and vinegar. Pour over vegetables; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 401mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CUKES AND ONIONS (CUCUMBERS AND ONIONS)



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Make and share this Cukes and Onions (Cucumbers and Onions) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Marg CaymanDesigns

Categories     Vegetable

Time 2h10m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 cups sliced cucumbers
1 small onion (sliced thinly)

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar and salt.
  • Add cucumbers and onions; stir to coat.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.

CUKES



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Make and share this Cukes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Andi Longmeadow Farm

Categories     Greens

Time 1h40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cucumbers
1/2 lime (for rubbing)
1 red pimiento chile (I use jalapeno red pepper)
3 ounces cream cheese
1 teaspoon cream
1 teaspoon basil
1 tablespoon green onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, chopped
salt and pepper (to taste, I add more salt)
1 pinch paprika

Steps:

  • Cut the cucumbers down the middle, lengthwise, peel and remove the seeds.
  • Rub the cucumbers with lime juice, and salt and pepper.
  • Cut the red pepper down the middle, remove the seeds, and dice into small pieces.
  • Combine the cream cheese and cream together with the remaining ingredients and mix well.
  • Fill the cucumbers with this lovely mixer and refrigerate for (at least!) 2 hours.

TOMATOES AND CUKES



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Sometimes, simple is best. That's how I feel about this quick and refreshing summertime salad - a delightful dressing lets the garden-fresh vegetables star. It takes only a few minutes to arrange the slices attractively on a bed of lettuce. -Dorothy Bateman, Carver, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 medium tomatoes, sliced
1/2 large cucumber, sliced
Leaf lettuce, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk oil, vinegar, parsley, salt and pepper. On a serving plate, arrange tomato and cucumber slices over lettuce if desired. Drizzle with the vinaigrette.

Nutrition Facts :

REFRIGERATOR CUKES (SUGAR & VINEGAR CUCUMBERS)



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This is a summer favorite. Fast and easy to set up. People are delightfully surprised by this dish.

Provided by Kimosabe

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

7 cups thinly sliced cucumbers
1 cup bell pepper, green, thinly sliced
1 cup thinly sliced onion
1 tablespoon celery seed
2 tablespoons salt
1 cup sugar
1 cup vinegar

Steps:

  • Combine cucumbers, green/red pepper, onion, celery seed and salt in bowl; mix well.
  • Stir sugar into vinegar in small bowl until dissolved.
  • Pour over vegetables.
  • Chill, covered, in refrigerator overnight.
  • May store in refrigerator for 2 weeks.
  • (An optional first step is to mix the cuke slices with salt and allow the water to drain out for an hour. If this is done, it may be necessary to add an additional 2 tsps. of salt after draining. Using red peppers makes this a colorful dish).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 104.8, Fat 0.3, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 1399.2, Carbohydrate 25.2, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 22.2, Protein 0.9

CUKES AND CARROTS RECIPE



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Provided by tommygirltn

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 medium Cucumbers (thinly sliced)
4 medium Carrots (thinly sliced)
1 medium Onion (halved and thinly sliced)
1 small Green Pepper (chopped)
2 t canning Salt
1 1/2 C Sugar
1/2 C White Vinegar

Steps:

  • Combine cucumbers, carrots, onion and green pepper. Sprinkle with salt; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours. Combine sugar and vinegar; pour over vegetables. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

GERMAN CUKES AND TOMATOES



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This side really sparks up a meal and goes fairly well with everything from grilled steak to tuna salad. I like to serve it in individual, lettuce-lined glass bowls with a sour cream star piped on top and a sprinkling of dill.-Karen Ann Bland, Gove, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced
4 green onions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/4 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons snipped fresh dill
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon prepared mustard
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon milk, optional
3 small tomatoes, sliced

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the cucumbers, onions and parsley. In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, dill, vinegar, salt, mustard and pepper. Stir in milk if a thinner dressing is desired. Pour over cucumber mixture and toss to coat. Divide among eight salad plates; top with tomatoes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 37 calories, Fat 1g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 158mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MARINATED CUKES AND ONIONS



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I used to not care for these growing up, as Mom didn't put any dairy in them. Well, 45 years later, while working @ an assisted living home, the cook found this in an old cookbook and made them up. Thank you Nita. I was skeptical, but tried them and they were the bomb. Happy Cookin'

Provided by Selma Lucas

Categories     Other Salads

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 c sugar
1 tsp salt
dash(es) pepper
2/3 c apple cider vinegar (white will work, too)
1/4 c water
1 1/2 c mayonnaise or miracle whip
2-3 cucumbers, peeled, sliced in coins
1-2 sweet, red, yellow or white onions, sliced into rings or 1/2 rings

Steps:

  • 1. Mix all ingredients, except veggies, with a whip until smooth. Add veggies at this point. Keep refrigerated. Add more veggies as needed.
  • 2. Use your imagination...zucchini, radishes, don't just use what I've posted. Use what's in your garden or your local farmer's market. Happy Cookin'

CUKES FOR KIDS



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My boys enjoy this cool pickle-like salad so much that they're willing to overlook the onions and gobble it up.-Cindy Winter-Hartley, Cary, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 medium cucumbers, peeled and thinly sliced
2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
Dash pepper
2 tablespoons sliced green onions
Dash paprika

Steps:

  • Place cucumbers in a strainer. Sprinkle with salt; let stand for 30 minutes, tossing occasionally. Rinse and drain well. In a bowl, combine the oil, vinegar, sugar and pepper; add the cucumbers and stir well. Sprinkle with onions and paprika. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts :

~ DILLY CREAMED CUKES ~



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Just like my mom makes! Yum!!

Provided by Cassie *

Categories     Other Salads

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 medium washed cukes, i score lengthwise with tines of fork & thinly sliced - i use a mandolin
1 small sweet onion, chopped
2 Tbsp hellmann's mayonnaise
1 Tbsp sour cream
Dried dill - i used a couple pinches
Salt & pepper to taste
1/4 tsp salad supreme seasoning

Steps:

  • 1. Place cukes and onions in a bowl.
  • 2. Mix mayonnaise, seasonings, sour cream pour over cubes. Toss in bowl until cukes are covered. Cover & chill until ready to serve.
  • 3. Delish! The combo of mayo, sour cream,salad supreme and dill flavors them oh so good!

Tips for Making the Most of Your Cucumber Recipes

  • Choose the right cucumber: There are many varieties of cucumbers, each with its own unique flavor and texture. For pickling, use a firm, crisp cucumber like a Kirby or Gherkin. For salads, use a milder cucumber like a Persian or English cucumber.
  • Prepare your cucumbers properly: Before using cucumbers in your recipes, be sure to wash them thoroughly and remove the ends. If you are using a cucumber with a thick skin, you may also want to peel it.
  • Use fresh herbs and spices: Cucumbers have a mild flavor, so they pair well with fresh herbs and spices. Try adding dill, basil, mint, or cilantro to your cucumber recipes. You can also add garlic, onion, or pepper for a more savory flavor.
  • Experiment with different dressings and sauces: Cucumbers are a versatile vegetable that can be used in a variety of dishes. Try using them in salads, soups, sandwiches, or wraps. You can also grill, roast, or fry cucumbers.
  • Enjoy cucumbers in moderation: Cucumbers are a healthy and refreshing snack, but they should be enjoyed in moderation. Cucumbers are low in calories and carbohydrates, but they are also high in water and potassium. Eating too many cucumbers can lead to dehydration and electrolyte imbalances.

Conclusion

Cucumbers are a delicious and versatile vegetable that can be used in a variety of dishes. With their mild flavor and refreshing crunch, cucumbers are a perfect addition to salads, soups, sandwiches, and wraps. They can also be grilled, roasted, or fried. Whether you are looking for a healthy snack or a refreshing side dish, cucumbers are a great choice. So next time you are looking for a new recipe, be sure to give cucumbers a try!

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