Cucumbers

I’ve been asked to link to recipes, since there are just too many on the internet. I can’t vouch for all the recipes but they look good at a glance and are a starting point for your own culinary adventures. I’ve been riffing off the 2 noodle recipes below for years. They’re very versatile and very amenable to substitutions. Replace the cucumbers with whatever crunchy vegetables are in the latest box of the week.

Preservation

How to store: https://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-store-cucumbers-showdown-23409153 (tldr: any which way lasted the writer at least 7 days, “Wrapped in Paper Towels, Sealed in Zip-Top Bag, on Fridge Shelf” lasted 2.5 weeks)

Or maybe you want to keep your cucumbers even longer? Try quick pickling: https://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-quick-pickle-any-vegetable-233882

Salads

Smashed asian cucumber salad: https://thewoksoflife.com/smashed-asian-cucumber-salad/

Vinegar-based cucumber salad (add a glop of mayo, sour cream, or yogurt for a creamy salad): https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/food-cooking/recipes/a40254322/cucumber-salad-recipe/

In main dishes

Hefty cucumber salad with chickpeas, feta, tomatoes: https://thecozyapron.com/cucumber-salad/

Cold noodles and cucumbers with a miso-based sauce: https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/cold-miso-sesame-noodles

No miso? Substitute with peanut butter: https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/peanut-butter-noodles

Dessert

Sorbet: https://www.thelittleepicurean.com/2016/06/cucumber-sorbet.html

Leave a comment