Best Lemon Cucumbers Recipes

SPICY CUCUMBERS WITH YOGURT, LEMON AND HERBS

Steps:

• Toss the cucumber pieces with 1 teaspoon salt and set in a colander in the sink to drain.
• In a small pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the coriander and cumin, and toast until fragrant, stirring to avoid scorching, about 1 minute. Remove oil from heat, add red-pepper flakes and allow to cool.
• In a medium bowl, toss the salted cucumber pieces with the scallions, spiced oil and apple cider vinegar. Allow to marinate in the refrigerator for 15 minutes or overnight while you prepare the yogurt.
• In a small bowl, combine the yogurt, half of the herbs (mint, dill and parsley), zest and juice of the lemon and the olive oil. Stir to incorporate, and season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Spread the yogurt mixture on a plate or the bottom of a shallow bowl. Using a slotted spoon to drain the cucumbers and scallions of excess liquid, evenly place the cucumbers and scallions on top of the yogurt. Finish with the remaining chopped herbs and pine nuts (if using), and serve immediately.

LEMON CUCUMBERS

Steps:

• Place cucumbers and onion in a bowl.
• Combine rest of the ingredients in a measuring cup.
• Stir well.
• Pour over cucumbers and onions.
• Chill for 4 hours.

CHARRED PEPPERS WITH LEMON RICOTTA AND CUCUMBERS

Steps:

• Place a rack in upper third of oven; preheat to 350°F. Spread out walnuts on a rimmed baking sheet and toast, tossing halfway through, until golden brown, 8-10 minutes. Let cool, then crush into large pieces with a flat-bottomed measuring cup or glass.
• Meanwhile, heat 2 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet, preferably cast iron, over medium-high. Cook peppers, shaking pan and turning peppers occasionally, until skins are lightly charred and flesh is tender, 6-8 minutes. Transfer peppers to a cutting board and let cool slightly. If peppers are large, cut in half lengthwise.
• Combine ricotta and 2 Tbsp. oil in a small bowl; finely grate zest from lemon over and mix well. Season lemon ricotta with salt. Set lemon aside.
• Combine peppers, cucumbers, mint, and half of walnuts in a large bowl. Cut reserved lemon in half and squeeze juice into bowl. Drizzle in 2 Tbsp. oil, season with salt, and toss to coat.
• Transfer pepper mixture to a platter along with any juices in the bottom of bowl. Dollop lemon ricotta over and top with remaining walnuts. Drizzle with more oil and season with black pepper.

CUCUMBERS WITH LEMON AND BASIL

Steps:

• In a large bowl, toss together cucumbers, tomatoes, oil, lemon zest and juice, and basil; season with salt and pepper.

SHRIMP AND SMOKED SALMON SMORREBROD WITH LEMON CUCUMBERS

Steps:

• Lightly "pickle" the cucumber by finely slicing it and tossing it with the salt, sugar and lemon juice. Set aside for at least 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, spread the rye bread slices with the butter or cream cheese. Arrange the radish slices on top, then top with folds of smoked salmon. Drain the cucumber and layer this on top of the salmon. Top with the cooked shrimp.
• Sprinkle fresh dill over the smorrebrod and serve with lemon wedges for squeezing. Serve 2 smorrebrod per person.

FRESH DILL CUCUMBERS WITH LEMON

Steps:

• Combine cucumbers, dill, and salt in a medium bowl; season with pepper and toss to coat. Cover and chill 30 minutes.
• Drain cucumbers and place in a clean bowl. Top with lemon zest and juice.
• Do Ahead
• Cucumbers can be salted up to 4 hours ahead. Keep chilled.

GREEK ORZO SALAD WITH TOMATOES AND CUCUMBERS IN LEMON DRESSING

Steps:

• Cook the orzo by following the package directions for al dente.
• Drain and rinse briefly under cold running water; shake the colander gently to completely drain; set aside.
• To make the dressing: beat the eggs together with the lemon zest and juice.
• Pour mixture into a small saucepan over low heat.
• Gradually add in the hot stock, stirring constantly, until all the stock is used.
• Continue to stir until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon (about 4-5 minutes).
• Transfer mixture to a small bowl; set aside to cool.
• When the egg mixture is room temperature, whisk in the sour cream; add in salt to taste and the pepper; stir to combine.
• Transfer the pasta to a large salad bowl; add in the tomatoes, cucumber, olives, green onions, feta, and oregano; toss gently to mix.
• Pour the cooled dressing over the mixture; toss gently to coat.
• Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
• Bring to room temperature before serving.

LEMON CUCUMBERS

Steps:

• 1). Peel and slice cucumbers and place into a bowl.
• 2). Cut lemon in half and squeeze both halves over cucumbers. I like to take my thumb and mash the inside of the lemon to get as much juice from the lemon as I can.Try not to get any lemon seeds in it.
• 3). Sprinkle as much (or as little) salt as you prefer.
• 4). Mix them either with your fingers or a spoon.
• 5). Chill in fridge for an hour.
• 6). After they have chilled and are ready to be served, mix them once again.

LEMON-DILL ORZO PASTA SALAD WITH CUCUMBERS, OLIVES, AND FETA RECIPE - (4.6/5)

Steps:

• Cook orzo in salted water; drain and transfer to large salad bowl. Meanwhile, make lemon-dill vinaigrette to dress the salad: combine lemon zest and juice, mustard, and grated shallot in a medium bowl. Whisk everything together with a few pinches of salt and freshly ground black pepper. Slowly add the olive oil while whisking, then stir in the chopped dill. Taste and adjust as needed. Pour the vinaigrette over the still-warm pasta and toss. Allow to cool to room temperature, then add the olives and cucumbers. Scatter the crumbled feta cheese over the top and serve.