Cucumber

Juicy peak-season tomatoes make the perfect plant-based swap for aguachile.

Upgrade any cookout—or keep the cooking on the stovetop—with these smashed cast-iron bison burgers, then stack with lemon mayo and a crisp cucumber-onion slaw.

This summery sheet-pan dinner celebrates the bounty of the season and couldn't be simpler to make. Chorizo plays nicely with the salad, thanks to its spice.

This luscious chilled yogurt soup, packed with fresh and dried mint, is an incredibly refreshing and cooling appetizer during the summer.

Gochujang creates a sauce that delivers the perfect balance of spice, tang, and sweetness.

This crunchy, creamy salad has everything you want for a cookout.

With haricots verts and crispy chickpeas, this two-bean salad will wow any party or potluck.

This refreshing melon and cucumber salad works as a snack, starter, or side dish.

Serving something spicy? Keep your cool with this easy Indian raita.

Filled with poached shrimp and fresh mango, these Vietnamese-style spring rolls are a surefire crowd-pleaser.

Perfect for breakfast or as a snack, these protein-packed bowls feature all of my favorite bagel toppings.

What distinguishes this ginger beer cocktail is the addition of fino sherry to dry out the other flavors, and cucumber juice for an additional layer of aromatics.

Nutty marinated cucumbers are paired with curly coiled scallions in this refreshing salad.

The Gunshop Fizz gets its bang from two ounces, not dashes, of Peychaud’s bitters.

The classic combination of grilled chicken and bottled ranch gets a summer glow-up in this barbecue-ready salad.

Keep Aperol, gin, and a few cucumber slices on hand all summer long to make this elegant cocktail whenever you want. 

This classic Italian bread and tomato salad makes an ideal summertime side dish.

Crispy baked quinoa builds texture in this summer salad, tossed with a charred, herbaceous scallion dressing.