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Crisp and refreshing, cucumber is loved by so many of us and a kids' favourite. Actually a fruit, although eaten as a vegetable, cucumber adds a fresh, subtle melon note to a whole host of dishes and drinks, particularly in the summer months. Our cucumber recipes include an Indian-style cucumber salad, a quick and easy pickled cucumber recipe and cucumber 'sushi'! Explore our cucumber dishes today, and for more inspiration, take a look at our healthy recipes.
These aromatic Thai fishcakes are served alongside a cooling cucumber dipping sauce
Forget about a Friday night takeaway being the quickest and easiest option. These simple yogurt-marinated chicken shish kebabs take just 35 minutes to make!
These cucumber sushi bites are the perfect snack or appetizer when hosting friends and family, but they're more than eye-catching and delicious – they provide 2 of your 5-a-day too. Tuck in!
Learn to make perfect Chinese-style duck at home with this easy recipe. Pile tender shredded duck and crisp skin into soft wraps with cucumber, hoisin and fresh spring onion for a restaurant classic made easy.
The perfect salad potato, Jersey Royals hold their shape well when cooked, are bite-sized and taste great hot or cold
Blend the classic flavours of a Greek spanakopita together for a rich warm dip that's filling enough for dinner. Top with cheese and serve with crudités, crusty bread or a side of your choice.
This veggie frittata is an easy and healthy dinner idea that comes together quickly. We've added in broken lasagne sheets for extra texture, but you could switch this out for sliced potatoes,, if you like. Serve with a crunchy salad and a dollop of mayo for dipping.
This simple salad is packed with freshness, making it the perfect barbecue side dish. Grilling the courgettes adds smokiness, which pairs perfectly with salty feta and juicy tomatoes. Drizzle over a zingy mint and mustard dressing and revel in those sunshine flavours.
Fill fluffy bao buns with sweet and sticky glazed hoisin aubergine. Bursting with bold and complex Chinese flavours, these delightful bites make great party food (they're vegan-friendly) or an interesting snack, lunch or even breakfast!
All the glorious flavours of summer in one amazing salad – sweet strawberries, refreshing cucumber, fragrant mint and sweet citrus. Add crisp watercress and creamy goat's cheese and you have your new go-to summer dish right there! Serve at parties, picnics or as a light lunch.
Bánh mì is a delicious Vietnamese baguette sandwich, stuffed with quick-pickled veg and juicy chunks of meat. Start by making the pickles: mix the carrot, spring onion and cucumber with sugar, vinegar and fish sauce. Next, grill the meat after rubbing it in delicious spices. This could fast become your new favourite lunch!
These Greek-inspired flatbreads are loaded with crispy halloumi and homemade tzatziki for a fresh and simple summer dinner. Top with pink pickled onions for zing and a drizzle of hot honey for a moreish sweet and spicy sauce.
A summer party just wouldn't be complete without a selection of delicious finger sandwiches. Taking just 10 minutes to make, these savoury snacks are packed with herby cream cheese, refreshing cucumber and punchy Marmite and will keep guests coming back.
Larb is a popular Thai salad that's made with mince. This chicken version is flavoured with lemongrass and ginger, then served on a bed of crunchy lettuce and cucumber. Refreshing and a little spicy, this is a lovely salad for those warmer summer months.
Use the barbecue to liven up your midweek meals with this charred greens and tuna Niçoise salad
This Indian-inspired roast chicken recipe makes a fab Sunday roast in the summer. Warm spices and fruity mango chutney offer a nice balance of flavours without too much heat. Serve with a zesty chickpea and pomegranate seed salad, the remaining raita, and some poppadoms or naans.
‘Chow is a street food snack that’s common in Trinidad,' says food writer Riaz Phillips. 'It’s a nice palate-cleansing "dessert" that isn't overly sweet. You could also add garlic and serve it as a side dish.'
Cooling cucumber, zingy lime and bitter-sweet tonic water create a refreshing mojito-inspired mocktail that's just perfect for summer. We've used elderflower tonic water for a lovely floral note, but you could use classic tonic water, if you like.
We've taken the bold and fragrant flavours of a classic Greek salad and turned it into a filling meal with baked baby potatoes. We've swapped traditional feta for reduced-fat salad cheese that's baked whole with herbs, seeds and spice – the result is a lovely, healthy summery meal you can enjoy for lunch or later.
This healthier version of a shawarma is filled with crispy spiced cauliflower and a zingy salsa for a colourful veg-packed dinner. Add coriander and soya yogurt for freshness and serve with sweet potato fries, if you like.
These vegan pakora burgers are a great way to up your family's veg intake. The patties are packed with spinach, chickpeas, carrots and a dash of garam masala for a little heat. Serve in rolls with a dollop of cooling raita alongside homemade potato wedges.
Feed your family right with this simple, delicious and nutritious turkey meatball traybake recipe. Serve the meatballs and vegetables with torn basil leaves before topping liberally with homemade cucumber yogurt
This chicken noodle salad is great for warm evenings. Make your own bang bang sauce with peanut butter, ginger and soy sauce, and stir into egg noodles. Top with extra chilli flakes if you can handle the heat.
This colourful paneer traybake is packed with veggies and full of Indian-inspired flavours. It tastes even better with warm flatbreads and raita on the side.
These TikTok viral salmon bites are certainly worth the hype. We've given ours a firecracker twist by marinading the fish with sweet chilli sauce. Cook your salmon in the air-fryer for extra crispy skin.
Kickstart al fresco dinners with this colourful lamb and couscous salad recipe packed with fresh Greek flavours and ready in just 15 minutes
These minted lamb burgers are juicy, filling, and ever so slightly fragrant
Made with a spicy curry paste, this indulgent coconut curry is perfect for a cold autumn evening. The Malaysian dish is seasoned with soy sauce, which gives it a wickedly savoury hit, and served with a fresh coconut chutney to balance out the rich flavours
This summery salad can be prepared in less than 30 mins, making it an ideal midweek main for two
Use up any fresh herbs you have in your fridge to make this tabbouleh. Top with crispy halloumi and a drizzle of houmous for a special summery supper.
These gorgeous prawn tacos combine a classic Cuban mojito cocktail with spicy Mexican street food for a summer mash-up that everyone will love. Perfect for cooking on a barbecue (or indoors), these easy tacos are cooked in minutes on the barbecue.
A classic Greek salad is a staple for your recipe repertoire. It's great on its own or as part of a bigger spread with grilled meat or veg. We like to serve it with toasted pittas for an easy lunch.
This is a picky tea with a twist! Fried tofu, hard-boiled eggs and lots of fresh veggies create a colourful spread, finished off with some leftover peanut dipping sauce from our Satay pork chops recipe, see step 4.