A crisp, cold, crunchy cucumber salad is one of the most appealing things to eat when the weather turns warmer. Almost nothing (except maybe cold watermelon) is as refreshing and cooling.

Cucumber salad is light, bright and perfect for hot summer days, picnics and pool parties. Here's how to make the best version in three easy steps.

Make the salad . Working with 1 cucumber half at a time, place cucumber, cut side down, on a cutting board; using the bottom of a heavy skillet or pot, lightly crush cucumber.

3. In a large bowl, combine Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice and lemon zest, dill, mint, garlic, black pepper and salt, if needed. It may be salty enough from the draining process.

Directions. Rinse and thinly slice the cucumbers. There's no need to peel. Put the cucumbers in a colander over a bowl. Add 1/4 teaspoon of salt and toss.

The cucumber is a versatile veggie that plays a supporting character to dip on a crudité platter. But it can also be the star of a salad or a cocktail. It can be soup, the main ingredient in the ...

The cucumber salad trend is everywhere right now. It's a simple, refreshing dish that's easy to make and perfect for a quick, healthy meal.

1 cucumber. 1/4 cup water. 1/4 cup sugar. 1/4 cup white distilled vinegar. 2-inch piece ginger, peeled and grated. 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt. 1/2 fresh green Thai chile, deseeded and finely chopped ...