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    Home » VEGETABLES

    Cucumbers

    Cucumbers are great additions to almost any salad or they can star in a Greek salad. But they also make delicious chilled soup on hot summer evenings whether you purée the cucumbers or add them to a gazpacho.

    A serving platter filled with grilled watermelon, blackberries, feta cheese and mint with text overlay saying What to Eat in July.

    What to Eat in July

    A white bowl filled with Mediterranean chickpea salad with toasted na'an bread.

    20-Minute Easy Spiced Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

    A serving platter filled with paneer biryani with side dishes of raita and green mint chutney.

    Easy Vegetarian Paneer Biryani Recipe

    Bowl of fattoush salad with baby spinach greens, tomatoes, kalamata olives, cucumbers, crispy chickpeas and crisp pita bread pieces.

    Simple Fattoush Salad with Crispy Chickpeas

    4 bowls filled with chilled cucumber soup topped with a relish of grilled corn, tomatoes, dill and a sprinkling of chile flakes.

    Chilled Cucumber Soup with Watercress

    An artichoke on a plate stuffed with tabbouleh that's made with quinoa instead of bulgar.

    Stuffed Artichokes with Tabbouleh

    This super-easy traditional Greek salad is my current favorite for picnics, BBQ's, potlucks, and quick weeknight dinners.

    Greek Cucumber Salad with Tomatoes, Peppers and Feta

    Gazpacho Shooters

    Gazpacho Shooters

    Vegan gazpacho soup for summer lunch or dinner

    Gazpacho For a Hot Summer Day

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    Susan Pridmore

    Hi there! I'm an award-winning cookbook author, culinary school graduate, professional photographer and recipe developer. My cookbook Simply Vegetarian was named #1 best cookbook for new vegetarians, and I want to make it easier for you to cook fabulous vegetarian meals. Come join me in the kitchen!

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