Cucumber

Cool as a cucumber? You certainly will be after tasting this chilled soup by chef Sean Moran.

Don't settle for store-bought.

When life gives you cabbages, make pickles. These Yemen-style pickled leaves work well with the fresh, chopped vegetables and nutty chickpeas.

Crudo is always a winner when you're looking for a light way to start a meal. This Guy Grossi number with a sorrel and cucumber dressing is no exception.

Sambal, dried shrimp and seasonal vegetables add up to one deliciously simple salad that's ideal served as part of a banquet.

Pickled vegetables and oil-cured eggplant make a winning starter that's easy to prepare ahead.

A refreshing salad that still packs a punch thanks to the black olives and lightly pickled cucumber.