By Bornika Das
November 2, 2023
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Cucumbers that often play a supporting role in salads are a versatile and underappreciated vegetable with endless culinary possibilities. While their cool, crisp texture and mild flavour make them a staple in salads, cucumbers can shine in a wide array of dishes, both savoury and sweet. Here we’ll talk about 10 creative cucumber recipes that will definitely surprise you. Take a look:
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Cucumber and Avocado Sushi combines thin cucumber strips with creamy avocado and seasoned sushi rice, wrapped in sheets of nori (seaweed).
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This Spanish-inspired chilled soup combines cucumbers with ripe tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, garlic, and a hint of vinegar.
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Cucumber Tzatziki Sauce is a classic Greek condiment that combines grated cucumber with thick Greek yoghurt, garlic, dill, and a splash of lemon juice.
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These crunchy delights are made by soaking cucumber slices in a brine of vinegar, water, salt, and spices.
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Cucumber Noodles with Peanut Sauce combines cucumber noodles with a creamy and slightly spicy peanut sauce, topped with fresh herbs and crushed peanuts.
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Cucumber and Feta Stuffed Bell Peppers bring together the vibrant colours and flavours of cucumbers, bell peppers, and feta cheese.
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Cucumber slices make for perfect bite-sized canapés when paired with smoked salmon and cream cheese.
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Cucumber Sorbet is a cooling, sweet treat that balances the cucumber's natural mildness with sugar and a hint of lime juice.
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Cucumber is blended with fresh mint, lemon juice, and a touch of honey to create a hydrating and invigorating drink
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This is a fresh refreshing juice made out of blending cucumber with chaat masala, and a hint of lemon juice.
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This is one of the summer dishes that tantelise your taste buds. For seasoning use garlic, fish sauce and a hint of Korean chile powder.
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