Cucumber

A simple recipe that will make you wonder why you never made raw fish at home before.

A kicky chile-lime dressing wakes up your weeknight salmon.

Sabich, a popular Israeli street food, is a pita-busting combination of a bunch of great appetizers.

Tired of spinach in your smoothie? This recipe is the perfect way to eat something green in the morning.

A cool green zingy soup; pack it in a thermos on ice and take it picnicking or to the beach.

Salt the cucumbers a day ahead—they’ll get crunchier when chilled. Add some Smoked Potatoes for a heartier salad.

This dressing is also great as a dip, and most of the vegetables listed here can be left in bigger pieces and treated as crudités instead.

The crisp-skinned salmon is warmed up with spices and the sweetness of carrots. Then it's cooled down with one of the most refreshing combinations of all time: cucumbers and yogurt.

Skip the pricey Champagne and go for Italian Prosecco, with lots of solid options under $15.

Play around with different herbs in this lobster salad recipe, such as parsley or mint, and other citrus, like grapefruit in place of orange.

Using frozen strawberries ensures a consistent sweetness and vibrant red color.

Cold-brine is just another way of saying pickled. Packing the vegetables separately prevents the colors from bleeding.

This avocado toast recipe is endlessly customizable—thus why we don't include specific amounts.

The crispy bits are the key to this pork’s deliciousness. Use a wide, flat spatula for the best effect.

This cooling and refreshing salad—with cilantro standing in for the lettuce—is great alongside spicy foods, like our Sambal Chicken Skewers (click for recipe).

Light and refreshing, this cool soup is perfect on a hot summer’s day. You can serve it as is, or add your choice of protein (such as chicken or tofu) for a more substantial meal.