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Persian Cucumber Yogurt (Maast-o Khiar)

Submitted by: SASHAYEGHI 
This cool and healthy dip can be served along side rice and meat, or simply with bread. No Persian meal is complete without Maast-o khiar! This dish is best if refrigerated for a few hours, but if you are strapped for time feel free to serve after mixing. 

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Summer Cucumber Salad

Submitted by: Jessica 
Home Town: Manalapan, New Jersey, USA
Living In: Voorhees, New Jersey, USA
Sliced cucumber is dressed with a mixture of sour cream, lemon juice, dill, and chives for a delicious summer salad. 

Cucumber Peanut Salad

Submitted by: RADHIKA GHATAGE 
Living In: Bangalore, Karnataka, India
This is a fresh and delicious cucumber salad tossed with lemon, cumin, cilantro, and peanuts that is very easily prepared in just a few minutes. 

Charred Eggplant Raita

Submitted by: Nausheen Khan 
Whole eggplants are charred over an open flame to remove their skins, then mashed with yogurt and seasonings for this smoky side dish. 

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Raita

Submitted by: KITKATY 
Chopped tomatoes and cucumbers are tossed with a sour cream, yogurt, garlic and cumin dressing. A sprinkling of paprika and it 's ready to serve. 

Easy Lemony-Dilly Cucumber Salad

Submitted by: MyFoodWontKillYou...Really 
Home Town: Stettler, Alberta, Canada
Living In: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
This delicious cucumber salad is ready in under 30 minutes. 

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Sour Cream, Cucumber and Dill Dip

Submitted by: sylvaere 
Living In: Swansea, Massachusetts, USA
Favorite flavors of cucumbers, fresh dill, and lemon juice blend in a merry mix to make this refreshing dip for chips and crackers. It can even double as a sauce for fish and Mediterranean food. 

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Fennel Cucumber Salsa

Submitted by: Jenny 
This is a fresh and unusual salsa. Use it as an appetizer or on grilled meats. The fennel has a surprisingly light flavour. Perfect for summer. 

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Cilantro-Mint Raita

Submitted by: Matt W. 
Home Town: Chandler, Arizona, USA
This refreshing mixture of mint, cilantro, yogurt, and cucumber is the perfect accompaniment to a spicy curry, a Moroccan tagine dish, or a Greek lamb dish. 

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Cucumber and Avocado Sushi

Submitted by: Lexi S. 
Cucumber and avocado sushi! These rolls are easy to make and you can add either fake crab or smoked salmon. Serve with teriyaki or soy sauce and wasabi! 
 
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