Cucumber

Cucumber is a cylindrical green fruit with pale, watery flesh and small edible seeds. It has a crisp snap and mild, refreshing flavor; the skin ranges from thin and tender to thicker, waxed rinds. Common uses include raw salads and sandwiches, quick pickling, and blending into chilled soups or sauces like tzatziki.

Domesticated in South Asia, cucumber spread through the Middle East and Mediterranean and is now cultivated worldwide in field and greenhouse systems. It features in Greek, Turkish, Indian, and Japanese cuisines, among many others.