I finally found out from Cookpad member Maria why Hungarian cucumber salads taste fresher than anywhere else in the world, and made her recipe. Tastes delicious. Here it is.

Two Salad dressings made from fresh young cucumber, one creamy with fresh mayonnaise, one tangy with fresh greek yoghurt. These are quick and refreshing in summer. And easy to make.#GlobalCookpadGames2024

This is a nice, refreshing side dish for a summer meal. I use cucumbers from our garden when possible, but it's just as good with store bought.

I wanted a change from the traditional salad, and something cool, and refreshing.

This is the recipe that is the basis for "Chicken Tender and Cucumber Shira-ae with Umeboshi Flavor". I didn't think it was worth posting as a separate recipe, but putting it in one recipe made it too long so I separated the recipe.I used honey marinated umeboshi that weigh about 15 g with the pits (the same ones I used forto make "Chicken Tender and Cucumber Shira-ae with Umeboshi Flavor"). Adjust the amount to your taste.This is delicious with the addition of julienned green shiso leaves mixed in or topped as a garnish. Recipe by Sabumochi

We are given a lot of cucumbers every year. I have tried different recipes to use them up.Even my meat-lover husband likes this dish. When I serve this dish as a starter it is filling, so he doesn't have to eat too much later.This salad is very satisfying. You won't feel hungry when you are on a diet.It's also good with beer.＊Pour the meat sauce just before serving. Otherwise the salad will be watery.＊Adjust the spiciness according to your taste.＊I used large cucumbers in this recipe. If you use small ones use about three... Recipe by putimiko.

A German side dish or salad that often gets overlooked, but makes for a great accompaniment to most German meals. A great side too with grilled meats, especially with brats and chicken. It's very popular when “cukes” are in season / garden harvested, but year-round enjoyment when store bought should also be considered.

Apricots and fresh pine apple chunks are a match made in heaven. They make an amazing salad with avocados and tomatoes and mild spicy tuna steak. No fishy flavor because the fruits and vegetables give this salad a tropical taste. Delicious with warm or cold tuna steak.#GlobalApron

This is a quick appetizer salad of fresh greens that goes well with gourmet dinners. In winter, a slice of sweet apple or mango or orange is all it takes to bring summer back.

Fresh ground beef salad on home made tostada shells, easy and quick. Inexpensive and Oversized, for a filling luncheon. Doesnt fit on one large tostada, so I use three small ones and fry extra ones for chips.

Mild smoked salmon, tangy crumbled old goat cheese, avocado oil and apple cider vinegar, and the holy five vegetables of medditeranean cooking: green cucumber, red tomato, white onion, dark olives and green crunchies like sweet green pepper or tomatillos. Delicious, quick, gourmet luncheon salad.

A quick, tangy dinner salad of pre-cooked fresh frozen mussels, onions, olives, green peppers and ripe avocado in a red mild sauce of white wine, mayonnaise, tarragon and sweet red paprika powder. The sauce makes a delicious dip for fresh sour dough french bread.