Cucumber

With haricots verts and crispy chickpeas, this two-bean salad will wow any party or potluck.

This refreshing melon and cucumber salad works as a snack, starter, or side dish.

Serving something spicy? Keep your cool with this easy Indian raita.

Filled with poached shrimp and fresh mango, these Vietnamese-style spring rolls are a surefire crowd-pleaser.

Perfect for breakfast or as a snack, these protein-packed bowls feature all of my favorite bagel toppings.

What distinguishes this ginger beer cocktail is the addition of fino sherry to dry out the other flavors, and cucumber juice for an additional layer of aromatics.

Nutty marinated cucumbers are paired with curly coiled scallions in this refreshing salad.

The Gunshop Fizz gets its bang from two ounces, not dashes, of Peychaud’s bitters.

The classic combination of grilled chicken and bottled ranch gets a summer glow-up in this barbecue-ready salad.

Keep Aperol, gin, and a few cucumber slices on hand all summer long to make this elegant cocktail whenever you want. 

This classic Italian bread and tomato salad makes an ideal summertime side dish.

Crispy baked quinoa builds texture in this summer salad, tossed with a charred, herbaceous scallion dressing.

In this ceviche verde, halibut or sea bass is dressed with fresh lime juice blended with cilantro, mint, and pepitas.

A simple homemade lime cordial and a touch of salt make this non-alcoholic cocktail just as special as any boozy option.

This simple, low-alcohol summertime cocktail only needs two ingredients: fragrant Pimm’s liqueur and some ginger ale or ginger beer.

This is what happens when your favorite part of tzatziki is the cucumbers, so you amplify them until they’re dramatic, crunchy, and fork-spearable.

These air fryer salmon fillets are glazed with a sweet and tangy tamarind sauce and topped with crispy fried shallots.

The magic is all in the sauce.