Delicious and refreshing cucumber recipes

To the rich cucumber!

We love cucumber because although it is low in calories and ideal for weight loss, it is very tasty and versatile in the kitchen. In summer we find it in all its splendor. Do you take note of these recipes to take advantage of all their properties?

Cucumber and chickpea salad with mint

The queens of cucumber recipes are salads. This one is super easy and delicious. In the base put some cooked and drained chickpeas. Top with layers of diced tomato, cucumber, and chives. Complete with watercress or lamb's lettuce. And season with a mixture of oil, lemon juice and chopped fresh mint. If you want it to be a unique dish, add some cheese cubes (and it will still be a vegetarian recipe) or some tuna.

Cucumber timbale stuffed with vegetables and fresh cheese

In a bowl, mix diced red onion, carrots, radish and fresh cheese with some watercress or lamb's lettuce. Season them with a mixture of lime juice and oil. Then, trim the cucumbers, wash them and cut them lengthwise into thin slices with the help of a kitchen mandolin. Place a cucumber sheet on the inside of a pastry ring and fill with the salad. And decorate with washed alfalfa sprouts.

Roasted cucumber and bell pepper salad

In the oven preheated to 180º, roast red pepper for about 40 minutes. Remove it, let it cool, remove the skin and seeds and cut it into strips. While roasting, make thin slices of onion and cucumber with the help of a mandolin, on one side. And on the other, make some boiled eggs. Mix the ingredients in a salad bowl. Dress with oil, vinegar, salt and pepper. And sprinkle with chopped chives. To save time, you can use piquillo peppers. Discover other salads.

Cucumber cannelloni with eels

In a frying pan, toast some of the chopped almonds. Mix it with cheese spread and washed and chopped cilantro. With a mandolin, slice the cucumbers as thinly as possible. Cover with them, knurled, a piece of film. Spread the cheese mixture on top, and roll them up with the help of the film, forming a cannelloni. Accompany them with some gulas sautéed with a little garlic, or with some tender sprouts if you prefer to avoid processed ones.

Chicken, cucumber and tomato skewers

Wash the cucumber, trim it and cut it into very thin slices. Then cut each sheet in half lengthwise. Clean the chicken breasts, wash them and cut them into cubes. Season with salt and pepper and sauté until golden brown. Skewer them on skewers, alternating with folded cucumber slices and tomatoes. And accompany with a light yogurt sauce, for example, if you want it not to weigh you too much.

Turkey breast with pickled cucumber

Marinate some turkey fillets with lemon juice, apple cider vinegar and a few sprigs of thyme and rosemary. Meanwhile, cut the cucumbers, wash and partially peel them. Cut them into very thin slices, water them with a splash of vinegar and let them rest until serving time. Drain the steaks and cook them on an electric grill or grill with a little oil. Serve with freshly ground pepper and cucumber as a garnish.

Cucumber and radish montaditos with hummus

Clean and slice cucumber and radishes very thinly. Spread the cucumber slices in a bowl, placing four or five on top of each other. Top with hummus. Top with radish slices. Season it with a mixture of oil and a little paprika. And garnish with fresh thyme.

Cucumber and melon salad with ham

Wash cucumber, dry it and remove it. Peel melon and remove the seeds. Cut both into thin slices, lengthwise, with a mandolin or potato peeler. Take a handful of washed young shoots and base them on the plate. Add the cucumber and melon. Dress with a mixture of oil, vinegar and honey well beaten. And complete with the sliced Serrano or Iberian ham slices.

Due to its high water and fiber content and the low presence of carbohydrates, fats and proteins, cucumber is a super light vegetable suitable for weight loss. And if you cut the ends and soak it in water with apple cider vinegar, you do not have to repeat. Enjoy it and get the most out of it.

The most delicious and refreshing cucumber recipes

Cucumber timbale stuffed with salad. With slices of this vegetable as a container and inside a green or vegetable salad.
Cucumber salad and roasted peppers. You need roasted or piquillo peppers, cucumber, onion, and boiled egg.
Cucumber cannelloni. On a base of this vegetable, you put a mixture of cheese and toasted almonds and roll it up.
Chicken, cucumber and tomato skewers. As easy as inserting roast turkey cubes, cherry tomatoes and cucumber slices into a stick.
Turkey fillets with pickled cucumber. Cut the cucumber into slices, water it with vinegar and let it marinate to accompany grilled or broiled turkey.
Melon salad with ham and cucumber. You mix these three ingredients with tender shoots or any type of lettuce and that's it.
Moroccan salad. It has basmati rice, cucumber, tomato, onion, mint and parsley, and it is very refreshing.
Cucumber carpaccio. On a bed of very thin cucumber slices, crumble goat cheese, sardines and complete with capers.
Stuffed cucumbers. Empty them and use them as a container for a rice salad or similar.
Cucumber and avocado cream. Mix together with soft tofu and aromatic herbs and whisk.

Keys when it comes to the cucumber and keeping it

Cucumber belongs to the same family as cantaloupe, watermelon, and pumpkin. Their skin is dark green or yellowish in some varieties. And its pulp is white and watery with small flattened seeds concentrated in the center of the fruit.

Epoch. Although there are cucumbers all year round, during the summer it is at its best.
Appearance. Go for dark green cucumbers and avoid those with yellowish spots (unless they are a variety of this color).
Consistency. Specimens of medium size and firm consistency are considered the best. Very large cucumbers tend to contain already hard seeds and are somewhat more bitter.
Conservation. It is sensitive to sudden changes in temperature. It is recommended to keep it in the lower part of the refrigerator, and it lasts about five days.
Freezing. Cucumber does not get along well with freezing. It becomes too soft. For a long conservation, it is advisable to do it like pickles.

How to make pickled cucumbers

Cut the cucumber into slices and cover with salt.
Let it sit overnight, rinse and pat dry.
Put them in a jar with peppercorns and garlic cloves.
Cover with apple cider vinegar and cover the container.
After seven days, remove the vinegar, boil it until reduced, and add it, cold, to the jar.
Add new vinegar, close tightly and store.

Cucumber properties

It benefits the nervous system. It has an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effect on neurons.
Take care of the heart. It has antioxidants that protect against cardiovascular disorders.
Strengthens the bones. It provides silicon, which helps prevent arthritis, and is essential for healthy skin, nails, hair and connective tissue.
Lowers blood pressure. Its combination of fiber, potassium and magnesium helps to compensate for excess salt in the diet.
Strengthens defenses. It is very rich in vitamin C and copper, essential to stimulate the immune system.