Elizabeth86 Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Our garden is overflowing. We made a ton od pickles for the boys. Baby girl is the only one that likes them raw, she picks one every day. What else do you like to do with cucumbers. Ive never had them any way besides raw or pickled ever. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Use them in gin and tonic instead of lime. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth86 Posted July 17, 2017 Author Share Posted July 17, 2017 Use them in gin and tonic instead of lime. lol thanks, but no alcohol for this breastfeeding mama and my dh would die if I put a veggie in his drinks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arctic Bunny Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Relish? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 We love cucumber lime salsa. I'm too tired to list ratios but it is Roma tomatoes, cucumbers peeled and seeded, sweet onion/white onion, green onion, lime juice and zest, cilantro, salt, a smidgen of sugar if the tomatoes are bland, apple cider vinegar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasider Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Tzatziki! 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Put some in potato salad. My in laws ( German) made cucumber salad. Too slimy for me but a big hit with some. Sneak some into the worm farm when nobody is looking. worms love them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Put some in potato salad. My in laws ( German) made cucumber salad. Too slimy for me but a big hit with some. Sneak some into the worm farm when nobody is looking. worms love them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 lol thanks, but no alcohol for this breastfeeding mama and my dh would die if I put a veggie in his drinks. I used to drink tonic water with ice and lime when I was breastfeeding. Maybe tonic water with ice and cucumber? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Last time I has Thia the stir fry had cucumber strips in it. It tasted great. The peel and seeds were removed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 I make pickle relish with my extras, although I'm not sure what to do this year, because I have about 20 jars of relish from previous years! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth S Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Gazpacho (cold tom & cuke soup). I read that it's best to use cucumbers with the WARTS for pickle-making. (It indicated texture?) I'll recommend what I did yesterday: Put 20 of them in a box out on the church porch, so they'll be adopted by others! :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparklyUnicorn Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 My MIL cooked them before in a stir fry. Not bad. Maybe cucumber granita: http://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/cucumber-granita Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amira Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Cucumber feta salad 1/2 kilo cucumbers, chopped (and peeled, if your cucumbers have tough skins) 1/4 cup crumbled feta 1-2 T chopped mint 1/2 T or more sumac Pinch or more cayenne A bit of minced garlic Blop of olive oil Lemon juice Salt Mix everything together and serve. Uyghur cucumber salad 1/2 kilo cucumbers, peeled, seeded, and chopped 2 T salt 2 T black rice vinegar (not black vinegar and it's available at Asian groceries) 1 tsp sesame oil Mix the cucumbers and salt in a strainer and let sit for 15 minutes. Rinse well and squeeze out any liquid. Combine the vinegar and oil and mix into the cucumbers. Add salt if you need to, but I never do. Uzbek salad Equal amounts cucumbers and tomatoes, chopped Thinly sliced onion Salt Mix the vegetables, adding as onion and salt as you like, and let sit at least 30 minutes before serving. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clemsondana Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 I make a simple cucumber salad a lot in the summer - 4c sliced cucumbers, 1 c mayo, 1/4 c vinegar, 1/4 c sugar, salt and pepper. Chill for 4 hrs for the cucumbers to crisp up. I've tasted something similar that was sour cream based, so you might be able to sub sour cream or maybe even yogurt - I've never tried. My parents prefer a mix cucumber and tomato topped with an italian or oil and vinegar-style dressing. Sometimes I slice them use them as a base for spoonfuls of chicken salad instead of crackers. Last year I started playing with a concoction where I spiral sliced them, added a bit of salt to pull out the water and then drained them, and then added a mix of mayo, salt and pepper, tomato, and bacon - sort of a low-carb version of my favorite BLT pasta salad. It's not quite ready for prime time yet, but I sometimes make a single serving for myself as a quick healthy lunch. Can you tell that I, too, am usually swimming in cucumbers this time of year? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kewb Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Cucumber salad Thinly sliced cucumber Thinly sliced onion White vinegar Water (for example, if you used 6 Tbsp of vinegar,you would use 3 Tbsp of water) Chopped fresh dill (3-4 tablespoons or more, to taste) A couple of tablespoons of sugar Pinch of salt Ground pepper Pinch of pepper flakes if you like a little heat. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mytwomonkeys Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 My grandmother always put them in a bowl with cut up onion & would soak them in vinegar, sugar, and water. Then she'd refrigerate it and serve with dinner or lunch as a side. It sounds gross typing it, lol - but it was really very yummy! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 (edited) I like them in smoothies. ETA: I also love them in chilled, cucumber mint soup! Here's one recipe: http://www.marthastewart.com/315733/chilled-cucumber-mint-soup Edited July 17, 2017 by J-rap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wabi Sabi Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 My kids and I really enjoy a Japanese style cucumber salad: http://www.japanesecooking101.com/sunomono-cucumber-salad-recipe/ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heathermomster Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Cucumber/lemon/mint detox water... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkie Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Thinly sliced cucumbers make a good sandwich, with either a little mayo or cream cheese. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teachaheart Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Cucumber kimchi http://drbenkim.com/how-to-make-cucumber-kim-chi.htm Avocado cucumber rainbow rolls 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Um_2_4 Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Sliced, with feta cheese (good one) and fresh mint on a good baugette. Best summer sandwich ever! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie in Ma Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Ever since I cut back on carbs, I use them with cheese instead of crackers, it's lovely! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alessandra Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Use them in gin and tonic instead of lime. Or Pimm's. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reefgazer Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Cucumber and mayonnaise sandwiches, or cucumber and tomato salad with oil and vinegar. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Florida. Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 (edited) Our garden is overflowing. We made a ton od pickles for the boys. Baby girl is the only one that likes them raw, she picks one every day. What else do you like to do with cucumbers. Ive never had them any way besides raw or pickled ever. I've never known any way to eat cucumbers besides raw. I've never seen a recipe in which they're cooked. Do you mean pickled vs. not pickled? Or do you mean plain, not seasoned, just eat the cucumber? Unless you mean the latter, I can't imagine anything else you would do with them. If you just mean no one likes them plain, some things you can do- -Cucumber and cream cheese finger sandwiches -Dip them in hummus or ranch dip -Cucumber and tomato salad with oil and vinegar (already mentioned by a pp but it's so good I had to repeat it) -Cucumber dill salad with either mayonnaise or sour cream. Fresh dill is best but dried is good too. -Dice them up and add them to a couscous salad. Add tomatoes, green onions, fresh parsley and feta cheese. Dress it with olive oil and either white wine vinegar or rice vinegar. Lemon juice (fresh) is good too. Serve cold. -Make cucumber spa water. Put a few slices in a glass pitcher (it doesn't seem to taste the same in plastic ones). Fill with cold water and refrigerate. You can also add some lemon slices and/or fresh mint leaves, but it's good with just cucumber. It feels extravagant and is so refreshing! Much better than store bought flavored water. -Tzatziki - Good on so many things, not just gyros or grape leaves. Edited July 18, 2017 by Lady Florida. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arctic Bunny Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 My DS asked me to buy a cucumber so he could slice it and eat it with peanut butter. So, there's that, too.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaKim Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 I fry them, just like yellow squash. Tastes very similar. Not quite as sweet, maybe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol in Cal. Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Slice or cut in chunks. Soak in white vinegar overnight, drain. (Note: peel first) (This gets rid of the burpiness that some get with cukes.) Then serve with: A mixture of sour cream and milk or Rice wine vinegar with a little white pepper or Chunks mixed with tomato chunks and balsamic vinegar 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loesje22000 Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Cucumber spread (to spread on slices of bread or crackers) Soup Occasionally we just add them through rise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Put them in paper bags, give them to your kids and have them go play ding-ding-ditch to your neighbors and leave the cucumbers on their front porches.😜 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Put them in paper bags, give them to your kids and have them go play ding-ding-ditch to your neighbors and leave the cucumbers on their front porches.😜 Out here it is ding-dong-ditch. Perhaps we need a s/o? :p Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mergath Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Whenever I make a cold pasta salad (the kind with Italian dressing and tomatoes) I always add lots of chopped cucumbers to it. And you can add cucumber slices when you make stir fry. They're actually delicious cooked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RootAnn Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 We're giving ours away. One ding-dong-ditch so far, several friend giveaways using "do you want anys," one try at the leave-in-front-of-church-with-a-sign-to-take-as-many-as-you-want, and one try with the same sign idea at the library. The library was the best as I got rid of a bucket of them there. Church offered limited returns (only four were taken). One of the neighbors and a couple friends took six large ones each. We'll have more in a couple of days & will be giving more away. By the bucket load. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaillardia Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 (edited) A variation we make of the cucumber salad...yes on the onions, tomatoes, vinegar. We also add at least a tablespoon of olive oil and a bunch of chopped fresh basil. OH so good. A little sugar, less than a teaspoon, if you don't like it tart. Let it chill for an hour or so. I like the way it keeps, but some may not. ETA: and no mayo Edited July 22, 2017 by Gaillardia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 yes, chopped up in cream cheese with dill weed for a bagel spread. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idnib Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 (edited) Canned salmon or tuna mixed with a little mayo and use the cucumber slices as crackers for the topping or for scooping. You can also cut a cucumber in half lengthwise, scope out the seeds with a spoon, and fill with the salmon or tuna salad. Edited July 22, 2017 by idnib 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RegGuheert Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 (edited) We eat LOTS of cucumber salad when we have a lot of cucumbers. Love it! Unfortunately, the groundhog has not left very many for us to eat this year. :glare: ETA: MomsintheGarden just got these special lids to make fresh pickles more easily. She's only done it once, so the jury's still out. Edited July 22, 2017 by RegGuheert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathyBC Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 Cucumber SalsaUnlike the recipe says, I seed nothing. So, so tasty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momacacia Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 Juice them, out them in a smoothie, use them like cups for guac and hummus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 I like cucumber sandwiches, just thin cucumbers, cream cheese, and herbs. I also like chopped salads that are heavy on the cucumbers. Mostly I learned to plant fewer cucumbers because I get tired after a batch or two of pickles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vickjul Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 Korean Cucumber Salad is a favorite here -- https://kimchimari.com/korean-cucumber-salad/ . I love cucumber kimchi also, but it's more labor intensive, and the rest of the family doesn't like it as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umsami Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 There's a Thai cucumber salad with peanuts that I love. I love cucumber sandwiches. One yummy way to make them is by using whipped cream cheese mixed with some ranch dressing mix. I slice and salt my cucumbers and let them sit on a paper towel for a bit so not as wet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasider Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 Cucumber Salsa Unlike the recipe says, I seed nothing. So, so tasty. I think there's something wrong with that recipe. It says eat with tortilla chips. It should say eat with a spoon, no need to share. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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