Some sweet pickle recipes require cucumbers to be cut into chunks and paired with things such as dill, garlic, bay leaf, mustard seeds and pickling spices. (McClatchy Tribune) Spicy Cucumber Salad3 dried red chilies5 cloves garlic3 cups thinly shredded peeled cucumber1 cup shredded peeled carrot4 cherry tomatoes3 tablespoons roasted peanuts3 tablespoons lime juice1 tablespoon soy sauce1 teaspoon s