9 Summery and Cool Cucumber Recipes

summer cucumber dish

Is summer really summer without the crisp taste of cucumber hitting your tongue? Whether it’s in grandma’s cucumber and tomato salad or a refreshing summer drink, cucumber is one of our summer must-haves! Check out these cucumber recipes, we know you’ll find (at least) one you’ll want to save!

Blackened Shrimp Avocado Cucumber Bites

Blackened Shrimp Avocado Cucumber Bites

“Light and tasty blackened creole seasoned shrimp on crisp and juicy cucumber slices with cool and creamy avocado and flavour packed remoulade sauce!” - Kevin
Creamy Cucumber Tomato Salad

Creamy Cucumber Tomato Salad

“Creamy Cucumber Tomato Salad is fresh crisp cucumbers, sun ripened tomatoes and sweet onions in a luscious sour cream mayonnaise dill base. It makes a scrumptious patio party dish, healthy light lunch or dinner side.” - Beth
Cucumber, Mint and Lime Refreshers

Cucumber, Mint and Lime Refreshers

“I don’t post a lot of drink recipes but this summer I have been enjoying a lot of different drinks using plenty of fresh produce like this cucumber, mint and lime refresher!” - Kevin
Marinated Cucumbers, Onions and Tomatoes

Marinated Cucumbers, Onions and Tomatoes

“I grew up with this side every summer. Always a great side to a summer time meal.” - Angie
Chicken Salad & Cucumber Sandwich

Chicken Salad & Cucumber Sandwich

“This is so easy, so summer and so good!! I made these the other day and everyone loved them. They have a nice crunch to them with the cucumbers and onion and go well with chips, soup or a salad.” - Tammy
Cold Cucumber Soup

Cold Cucumber Soup

“Once everything is pureed in a blender (and optionally strained) it sits in the fridge to chill and let the flavours mingle and come out. This creamy cold cucumber soup is amazingly refreshing for hot summer days!” - Kevin
Cool & Tangy Marinated Cucumbers

Cool & Tangy Marinated Cucumbers

“My Grandma always used to make these and they're awesome. I could never find the recipe that had just the right amount of each ingredient. Through a lot of years of trial and error, I finally found the formula! Enjoy!” - Amy
Bulgur Salad With Lemon-Cumin Dressing

Bulgur Salad With Lemon-Cumin Dressing

“We loved this flavor-packed salad. The salad is refreshing filled with crisp, cool cucumber, sweet yellow tomatoes, and zesty red onion. Lucy's lemon cumin dressing really elevates the salad and makes all the flavors come alive. Don't be surprised if you find yourself going back for thirds.” - Kitchen Crew
Basil-Mint Cucumber Salad

Basil-Mint Cucumber Salad

“This is a great side for any meal. Get creative and add shredded cooked chicken or shrimp to the salad and you have a meal.” - Sherri