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Pull up a chair because it’s time again for my annual whining about daylight savings time. For real, why do we have to do this?? The days already naturally get longer in the summer. Do we really need to muck with the clocks and mess up schedules so it can be light until well past kids’ bedtimes? Who needs to be outside playing at 8:30pm?! I think they know better in Arizona and don’t do daylight savings time. I love you, Arizona, but I can’t deal with the heat, so I’ll have to stay in San Francisco and just whine about it.
Since apparently people are ready for longer days and warmer weather, let’s talk about a summer crop: Cucumber. I know it’s March, but unless you only shop at farmer’s markets, cucumbers are a vegetable (or is it a fruit?) that you can always find at the store year round. The reason I’m writing about it today is because next week is St. Patrick’s Day. I feel compelled to do something festive even though I’m not really that into the holiday. Cucumbers are green, so let’s call this a St. Paddy’s Day roundup, shall we?
Avocado Cucumber Egg Salad by Will Cook for Smiles
Asian Marinated Cucumber Salad by The Food Charlatan
Tomato Cucumber and Feta Salad by Lemon Tree Dwelling
Strawberry Lime Cucumber Mint Water by Back to Her Roots
Cucumber Salsa by The Weary Chef
Cucumber Margarita by Cake and Knife
Creamy Cucumber Dill Dip by Yummy Healthy Easy
Quinoa Cucumber Salad by The Weary Chef
Bread and Butter Pickles by Recipe Girl
Cucumber Strawberry Salad by The Weary Chef
I actually did make a green drinks recipe roundup for St. Patrick’s Day last year, so mosey on over if you’d like to see it!
Kelley says
Gah, I love cucumber so so much. I could probably eat it every day. Great roundup for sure!
Andi says
Thank you, Kelley!
Jen @ Yummy Healthy Easy says
Love a good cucumber, or as my dad calls them, cukes ha! Great roundup, Andi!
Andi says
Thanks, Jen! I’ll think of your dad now when I buys my cukes ;)
Heather | girlichef says
Okay, so I’ll admit that there is something I like about DST – more time to take photos of food in the evening! #foodbloggerproblems ;)
I’m actually more than ready for the freshness of cucumbers, and each of these recipes is looking really good. Thanks for including my margarita!
Andi says
I think most people like DST. It is nice to get extra photo time in the afternoon/evening, so I’ll keep that bright side in mind! Your margarita looks so good. I have to try it!
Beth says
I didn’t know you could make so many delicious drinks using cucumbers!
Andi says
Ooh yes, cucumbers are great in drinks! They add a distinctive fresh flavor that I love.
Nicole @ Or Whatever You Do says
What an AWESOME roundup! I did my entire garden in cucumbers last year, and pickled them ALL. I LOVE homemade pickles. This year maybe I’ll do some eating cucumbers too.
Andi says
Did you eat all those pickles or give them away? That’s a lot of pickles!!
Julie @ Tastes of Lizzy T says
I’m definitely remembering this roundup for when I have an overabundance of cucumbers this summer! Thanks!!
Andi says
Maybe I should try growing my own cucumbers this year. All you gardeners are inspiring me. Thanks, Julie!
Malia @ Small Town Girl says
Jackpot! Awesome! I grow tons of cucumbers in the summer and am always looking for new recipes to curb the explosion. Pinned!
Andi says
Thanks so much, Malia!
Kacey @ The Cookie Writer says
I had to come over and thank you personally, Andi! All these recipes sound great and now that the weather is warming up, I cannot wait to bring out some light recipes :)
Andi says
Glad you like this one, Kacey! Of course I had to include you :) xo
Angie S says
NOTHING beats the winter blah’s like something with cucumbers! Thanks for a great compilation!!!
Andi says
Thank you so much, Angie!