Unique Ideas For That Extra Bag of Cucumbers

Cucumbers are an excellent addition to your grocery list. They’re highly versatile, refreshing, and hydrating. You can add it to a salad or main dish. Either way, you will find many recipe ideas for using that extra bag of cucumbers and turning it into a fantastic meal.

1. Avocado Toast With Cucumber

A slice of toast with mashed avocado, topped with slices of cucumber and garnished with fresh basil leaves.
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If you love the fresh flavors of cucumbers, this avocado toast with cucumber may just be your new favorite breakfast. The fresh flavors, the texture, and the nutrients. What;s not to love about this breakfast recipe?

2. Cucumber Sandwich

A finished cucumber sandwich cut in half.
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This cucumber sandwich recipe is easy to make and light on the tummy. It’s a versatile sandwich, as you can customize the bread and remove the dairy, if you want to make it dair-free. Enjoy it as a snack or light but healthy lunch.

3. Cucumber And Onion Salad

An overhead view of a white bowl filled with Cucumber And Onion Salad.
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This Cucumber And Onion Salad makes a perfect, low-carb side dish for many low-carb meals. It’s a simple but delicious side dish that does not disappoint flavor-wise.

4. Spring Rolls

A decorative platter is filled with fresh spring rolls surrounding a small white bowl of soy sauce.
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Enjoy the flavors of Vietnam at home when you make this Spring Rolls recipe. They are low in calories, high in nutrients, and the flavor is just wonderful.

5. Chicken And Cucumber Salad

A closeup of a white bowl filled with Chicken And Cucumber Salad.
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This simple chicken and cucumber salad can be made in under 10 minutes, is filling, tasty, and great for lunch or a quick dinner. Add this to your weeknight rotation for a guiltless indulgence.

6. Tzatziki 

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This Mediterranean recipe is wonderful as a sauce or dip. You can add it to sandwiches, especially those made with falafel, or just dip some pita bread or pita chips into it. Add this Tzatziki recipe to your list if you love cucumbers.

7. Chickpea Orzo Salad

A white bowl filled with chickpea orzo salad.
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This chickpea orzo salad recipe could put a delicious twist on an old favorite. Whether you’re a fan of orzo or you just enjoy the marvelous flavors of the Mediterranean diet, this recipe is a winner.

8. Smoked Salmon Sandwich with Cucumber Ribbons

Two slices of smoked salmon sandwich on a white plate.
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Are you craving a fancy meal without making an effort? This Smoked Salmon Sandwich with Cucumber Ribbons recipe is for you. The cucumbers and smoked salmon will add more flavor punch to your lunch.

9. Watermelon Feta Cucumber Salad

A platter filled with watermelon feta cucumber salad.
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Colorful and freshly flavored, it doesn’t get any better than this Watermelon Feta Cucumber Salad. It combines sweet, tangy, and savory flavors in one bite for a satisfying salad dish.

10. Spiralized Cucumber Salad

A bowl filled with spiralized cucumber summer salad.
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Make this cool and refreshing Spiralized Cucumber Salad as a side dish or appetizer. The cucumber, mango, and lime marries perfectly into one delicious dish you cannot resist.

Sick Of The Same Ol’ Chicken For Dinner? Here Are 101 New Ways To Make It!

A dutch oven with a cooked whole chicken topped with rosemary twigs.
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Having chicken for dinner… again? Here are 101 new ways to level up your dinner game tonight.

Healthy Ground Turkey Dinner Ideas That Actually Taste Good

A skillet filled with ground turkey, chopped tomatoes, chopped avocado and garnished with fresh parsley.
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Lean ground turkey is a great replacement for ground beef if you are working on your health. Here, we give you 17 Meals with ground turkey that are surprisingly good for you.

While You’re Cooking, Prep Breakfast For Tomorrow Too. It Only Takes 5 Minutes!

An overhead view of a small canning jar filled with overnight oats with raisins.
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Prepping overnight oats the night before is a fantastic way to ensure that your morning runs smoothly. These delicious oatmeal recipes are prepped in just 5 minutes. In fact, you can even make homemade oatmeal packets with these recipes, so all you have to do is grab a packet and get it in the fridge.

This originally appeared on The Gracious Pantry.

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