Pennsylvania Vegetable Marketing & Research Program

Pennsylvania Vegetable Marketing and Research Program

Cucumber Recipes

"Can't Get Enough" Cantaloupe Salsa
Stuffed Cucumber Slices
Watermelon Salsa

1 c. Cantaloupe - finely diced
1/2 c. Cucumber – seedless, finely diced
1 T. Jalapeno Pepper - finely diced
1/3 c. Red Onion - finely diced
1 T Lime Juice - fresh squeezed
1/3 c. Cilantro - chopped
Salt and Pepper to taste

Thoroughly wash the cantaloupe, scoop out the seeds and finely dice 1 cup full. Add remaining ingredients and gently stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Delicious served on grilled fish, pork or with baked tortilla chips.

Serves 4

Recipe by: Teresa DeVono, Red Lion

First Place - Melons/Cucumbers

2008 Pennsylvania "Simply Delicious, Simply Nutritious" Vegetable Recipe Contest

Stuffed Cucumber Slices

3 - 4 Cucumbers
8 oz. Cream Cheese - softened
1 T. Mayonnaise
2 T. Onion - grated
2 T. Dry Italian Salad Dressing Mix
1/4 tsp. Garlic Powder
1/4 c. Parmesan Cheese
1 c. Bacon – fried, finely chopped
Parsley

Cut ends off of cucumbers. Cut cucumbers in half. Core out the centers. Stand cucumbers on paper towels to drain for 20 minutes. Cut cucumbers into 1/2-inch slices. Combine cream cheese, mayonnaise, onion, Italian salad dressing mix, garlic powder and Parmesan cheese. Stir in bacon. Fill cucumber slices with cream cheese mixture. Sprinkle with parsley. Refrigerate until serving time.

Serves 32

Recipe by: Bonnie Mortimer, Mount Pleasant

Finalist - Melons/Cucumbers

2008 Pennsylvania "Simply Delicious, Simply Nutritious" Vegetable Recipe Contest

Watermelon Salsa

1 1/2 c. Watermelon - chopped
1 c. Cucumber – chopped
1/2 c. Red Onion – chopped
2 T. Cilantro – fresh, chopped
2 T. Olive Oil
2 tsp. Serrano Chile Pepper - minced
1/4 tsp. Sea Salt

Mix all ingredients until well blended. Serve with corn chips.

Recipe by: Kathy Rohrbaugh, Shrewsbury

Finalist - Melons/Cucumbers

2008 Pennsylvania "Simply Delicious, Simply Nutritious" Vegetable Recipe Contest