cucumber substitute
in stir fry.

Cucumber brings fresh crunch and flavor to stir fry. A substitute must withstand brief high heat while retaining enough crisp texture to contrast the other cooked vegetables.

top substitutes

01

Celery

10.0best for stir fry
1 cup : 1 cup

Similar crunch, works in salads

02

Chayote

10.0best for stir fry
1 cup : 1 cup

Pale green squash; mild and watery like cucumber, peel and slice thin for salads

03

Bell Pepper

7.5best for stir fry
1 cup : 1 cup

Crisp raw pepper; adds color and crunch to salads, sweeter flavor than cucumber

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04

Kohlrabi

7.5
1 cup : 1 cup

Crisp turnip-family vegetable; peel and julienne for salads, mild and refreshing like cucumber

05

Radishes

7.5
1 cup : 1 cup

Peppery raw but mild when cooked; slice very thin

06

Lettuce

7.5
1 cup : 1 cup

Iceberg or romaine adds crunch and water content to sandwiches and salads

07

Zucchini

5.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Use raw, similar mild flavor and texture

08

Jicama

5.0
1 cup : 1 cup

For salads, similar refreshing crunch

09

Watermelon

5.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Same crunch and water content, less sweet

10

Honeydew

2.5
1 cup : 1 cup

Mild sweet melon works in chilled soups and yogurt-based salads

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