Stay cool this summer and enjoy these cucumber recipes that make the most of the refreshing produce.

Beat the heat and enjoy these fresh cucumber recipes that make the most of the summer produce.

Add some zesty freshness to the appetizer table with this crowd-pleaser!

Southern Living Cucumber Tea Sandwiches on a serving platter with a small plate of sandwiches beside

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Cucumber Tea Sandwiches

It doesn’t have to be tea time to serve these pretty little sandwiches.

Cucumber-Mint Mojitos

Let us introduce you to your new favorite summer drink.

Cucumber-and-Vidalia Onion Salad

Sweet and mild Vidalia onions go great with refreshing slices of crunchy cucumber.

Southern Living Cucumber and Onion Dip in a blue bowl to serve with potato chips on the side

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Cucumber Salsa

Mix things up with this tomato-less salsa.

Cucumber serves as the base, adding a crisp and refreshing bite that balances the heat of the jalapeno.

you could even reuse the brine for other recipes!

Southern Living Cucumber Avocado Tomato Salad in a bowl to serve topped with feta

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Just slice in half to make handling just a bit easierespecially if guests are also juggling a cocktail glass.

Always use a serrated knife, which cuts through the tomato’s skin without damaging flesh and losing juice.

Grated cucumber and tangy Greek yogurt beautifully cut through the richness of the meatballs.

Cucumber-Mint Mojitos

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It packs a puckering punch, in the best way possible.

Our version skips the green food dye but includes lots of freshly grated cucumber and a lovely oniony flavor.

Cucumber-and-Vidalia Onion Salad

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cucumber salsa

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Marinated Cucumber, Tomato, and Onion Salad

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Quick-Pickled Cucumbers and Onions

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Open-Faced Tomato Sandwiches with Creamy Cucumber Spread

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Watermelon, Cucumber, and Feta Salad

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Greek Meatballs with Cucumber-Yogurt Sauce and Rice

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a large bowl beside two bowls filled with cucumber, onion, and bell peppers

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benedictine spread dip

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Southern Living Cucumber Cooler in the glass to serve

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Southern Living Smashed Cucumber Salad in a bowl to serve

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