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Bao Buns photo coming soon
2000s-present
Soft steamed buns filled with pork belly or tofu, hoisin, cucumber, scallions, pickles, and peanuts, framed as a Taiwanese gua bao-inspired American restaurant favorite.
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Cucumber Salad photo coming soon
1900-1929
This cool cucumber salad is a staple among Polish, Czech, Slovak, and other Eastern European-American communities in early 20th-century immigrant cities. Served often in diners and at state fairs, it features thinly sliced cucumbers dressed with sour cream, fresh dill, onions, and vinegar for a tangy, refreshing side.
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California Roll photo coming soon
1960s-present
The California roll helped make sushi approachable for many American diners by putting rice on the outside and using familiar cooked crab, avocado, and cucumber. Its origin is contested between Los Angeles and Vancouver claims, but its influence on American sushi is clear.
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Watermelon Feta Salad photo coming soon
2010-2026
Watermelon Feta Salad combines sweet watermelon chunks with salty feta cheese, fresh herbs, and often a tangy dressing. Emerging from contemporary New American culinary trends, this salad is popular at farmers markets and as a fresh appetizer or side, enjoying viral popularity in food trucks and farm-to-table restaurants.
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Benedictine photo coming soon
Cross-era
Benedictine is a spread with real American table personality: Louisville cucumber spread. It brings flavor from Appalachia and Pennsylvania Dutch country to cookouts, counters, lunch plates, potlucks, and weeknight suppers.
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Creamy Cucumber Dressing photo coming soon
Cross-era
Creamy Cucumber Dressing is a dressing with real American table personality: Garden, potluck, and summer supper classic. It brings flavor from coast-to-coast American tables to cookouts, counters, lunch plates, potlucks, and weeknight suppers.
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Benedictine Spread photo coming soon
Cross-era
Benedictine Spread is a party dip with real American table personality: Kentucky cucumber-cream cheese spread, especially associated with Louisville. It brings flavor from Appalachia and Pennsylvania Dutch country to cookouts, counters, lunch plates, potlucks, and weeknight suppers.