22 Fresh Cucumber Recipes to Feast on All Summer (2024)

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How to make tastier cucumbers? ›

Salt can bring out the natural flavours of cucumbers and make them taste more vibrant. Sprinkle a pinch of salt over sliced cucumbers and let them sit for a few minutes to draw out excess moisture. Rinse the cucumbers with water to remove the salt and pat them dry. The result will be a crisper and tastier cucumber.

The flavor of cooked cucumbers is best described as that of raw cucumbers … except, well, cooked. They're still mild and slightly sweet, but the biggest difference between the two is texture (no surprise). Cooking cucumbers will minimize their trademark crunch, but we promise that's not a bad thing.

Luckily, cucumbers can be kept in the freezer where they'll last for up to a year—but only if you do so correctly. There are a few different methods you can try to preserve the flavor and texture of cucumbers in the freezer.

That's why chefs and home chefs from Asian cuisine have been using this technique of crushing cucumbers before slicing them for a long time. The reason for this is most likely to make sure the vegetable dries out a little bit. This way, it will become more flavoursome and it can absorb other flavours better.

Spices: Cucumbers pair well with spices such as black pepper, cumin, and coriander. Fruits: Cucumbers pair well with fruits such as tomatoes, watermelon, and berries. Meats: Cucumbers pair well with meats such as chicken, salmon, and tuna. Seafood: Cucumbers pair well with seafood such as shrimp, crab, and oysters.

I like this with white vinegar and a few slices of red onion. Pop in fridge 15-30 minutes before eating, and top with a ton of black pepper. Cut up cucumbers, tomatoes, and onion in small cubes. Toss it in plain yogurt, add some salt, and top with mustard seeds fried in oil.

Cucumbers will grow quickly with little care. Be sure they receive an inch of water every week. Make the most of your food growing efforts by regularly feeding plants with a water-soluble plant food. When soil is warm, add a layer of straw mulch to keep fruit clean and help keep slugs and beetles away.

Because cucumber is so low in calories, it's hard to eat too much when it comes to weight management. However, eating too much of anything can cause discomfort. Eating large amounts of cucumber in one sitting may lead to stomach pain or distress.

Can Dogs Have Cucumbers? Cucumbers are perfectly safe for dogs to eat, and offer a low-calorie, crunchy snack that many dogs love. Cucumbers only contain about 8 calories per one-half cup of slices, compared to the 40 calories in a single medium dog biscuit. Cucumbers are also very low in sodium and fat-free.

Is A cucumber a fruit or a vegetable? ›

Botanically, Cucumbers Are Fruits

Because cucumbers have seeds in the middle and grow from the flower of a cucumber plant, they are botanically a fruit. Botanical vegetables may be other edible structures of a plant, such as the leaves, stems and roots, and they do not have seeds.

Too young and thin-skinned, and they won't stand up to the pickling process. Too old, and they'll have tough, fibrous skin and large, bitter seeds. How can you tell a cucumber's age? Size is an indicator (again, go for medium), and also, taste.

Old cucumbers will last up to one month in the fridge. They may be stored for even longer if they are kept in a cool area with good ventilation. We'd love to know what you make with your old cucumbers! Let us know in the comments or tag us in an Instagram post!

If your cucumbers have a foul smell or taste, they are not safe to eat. Regular, ripe cucumbers have a light, fresh scent and flavor. If you get a sour bite, go ahead and get rid of it. Now that you know what to look for, enjoy indulging in this refreshing, healthy snack.