If your For You Page is anything like mine, you’ll know that cucumbers are having a moment, thanks to TikTok creator Logan, (a.k.a. Cucumber Boy). The social media creator has gained millions of views after posting dozens of recipes using this refreshing green fruit, creating everything from an Asian-inspired salad to a salmon cream-cheese bagel-flavored snack. In response to his videos, thousands of people have recreated his recipes, which may have officially marked the beginning of the Cucumber Renaissance.
“I’ve been influenced,” one person commented on Logan’s video. “Went to the grocery store today, as I was grabbing the cucumbers a lady came up behind me and asked if I was getting it because of TikTok.”
Personally, I’m totally here it—not only are cucumbers affordable, but they also have a number of health benefits. They can aid digestion, promote hydration, and lower blood sugar levels. Cucumbers also provide tons of essential vitamins and minerals like Vitamin C, Vitamin K, and magnesium. And, if nothing else, they’re delicious.
In honor of this important cultural movement, we’ve compiled 15 of the best cucumber recipes that are both tasty and healthy(ish). The cherry on top is that most of these recipes are super quick, and come together in 15 minutes or less. To quote the cucumber king himself, “Sometimes, you need to eat an entire cucumber.”
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This recipe uses a dressing of soy sauce, chili paste, maple syrup, and sesame oil to create a delicious appetizer that hits all the flavor notes. Each bite is spicy, savory, and sweet, making it highly addicting. For the perfect finishing touch, consider adding toasted sesame seeds.
With chickpeas, red onion, and fresh herbs, this cucumber salad is packed with nutrients and will leave you feeling like a true Wellness Girlie. Bonus points for the ultra-creamy dressing that may make you finish the entire salad in one sitting.
This recipe specifically calls for Japanese cucumbers, so you can expect every bite to pack the perfect crunch. The marinade, made from a simple mix of rice vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, and sesame seeds, compliments the cucumbers beautifully. Plus, it can be made in bulk and it’ll only get better throughout the week.
Those who love Ponzu, the citrusy Japanese soy sauce, will be obsessed with this smashed cucumber salad. This recipe takes a little longer to prepare since it recommends drawing the water out of the cukes with salt (this prevents sogginess!), but its well worth it. But of course, you can skip this step if you’re not too particular about the crispness of your cucumbers.
This ultra-refreshing recipe is perfect for the summertime. It combines watermelon, mint leaves, feta cheese, and red onion to create the best balance of flavors. It’s crisp, sweet, and always a hit at dinner parties!
This salad, made of cucumbers, avocado, lemon juice, scallion, and red pepper flakes, might be the most simple yet mouthwatering dish you can make in under 15 minutes. Think: a mix of crunchy and creamy. Need I say more?
Also known as German Cucumber Salad, this recipe combines cucumbers, red onion, dill, and sour cream. It’s creamy, a little tangy, and acts as the perfect side dish to any protein. You can also swap out the sour cream with greek yogurt if that’s more your vibe.
This recipe cleverly uses both fresh and pickled cucumbers to create the ultimate crisp, tart salad. Prep the pickled onions in advance for added convenience.
With tomatoes, olives, red onion, feta cheese, and a red wine vinegar-olive oil dressing, this recipe will make you feel like you’re on a Mediterranean vacation.
This recipe is very similar to the Asian Cucumber Salad, using ingredients like soy sauce, sesame oil, and rice vinegar to make a dressing that’s addicting with a capital A. We recommend adding edamame for extra protein.
Cucumber sandwiches have always been that girl. They’re simple, delicious, and always at Afternoon Tea. This classic recipe calls for cucumbers, dill, and cream cheese, all layered on white bread for an elegant snack that never goes out of style.
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This recipe is perfect for those who love a salad with texture. It calls for Serrano peppers, chopped peanuts, and shredded coconut, creating a salad that’s as delicious as it is complex.
This salad is the freshest thing you can put together in 5 minutes. All you’ll need is olive oil, lemon juice, fresh basil, and an English cucumber. We love adding tomatoes for something a little extra, but its completely optional.
Cucumber sandwiches walked so cucumber toasts could run. In this underrated recipe, cream cheese, cucumbers, Chili Crisp, and poppy seeds sit atop a slice of warm, toasted bread.
Who said the only way to consume cucumbers is by eating them? Enjoy this refreshing drink recipe that includes ginger, mint, and lemon for added health benefits.
