Cucumbers contain everything the body needs to stay hydrated. This long green fruit with edible seeds and skin is 95% water, giving it a neutral taste.
Here are some ideas to help you incorporate more of this fruit, which contains natural electrolytes such as sodium and potassium, into your daily recipes.
Asian Cucumber Coins
Cut cucumbers into thin coins and dress them with honey, lime juice, soya sauce, and rice wine vinegar. Toss and garnish with sliced green scallions and sesame seeds.
Cucumbers With Whipped Cream Cheese
The ultimate substitute for an open-faced bagel with cream cheese is a cucumber slice with cream cheese. Cut the cucumber into thin, lateral pieces and add a dollop of whipped cream cheese. Top with shredded radish, Spanish onions, or crumbled bacon.
Sour Cream and Dill Cucumber Salad
Before adding them to this recipe, soak the cucumbers in cold salted water to enhance their crunch. Once drained, add slivers of Spanish onions, shredded dill, extra virgin olive oil, and apple cider vinegar. Mix in full-fat sour cream and top with salt and cracked black pepper.
Cucumber and Berry Dessert Salad
Create a refreshing summer dessert by mixing berries, chopped Medjool dates, fresh ginger, and fresh mint with a touch of lime juice. Top with lemon or plain Greek yogurt, a drizzle of honey, and slivered almonds.
Cucumber Pineapple Smoothie
Blend cucumber slices with pineapple, lime juice, banana, and a handful of ice to create a thick frosty smoothie that quenches your thirst after a work-out. Add a handful of spinach or kale to give it a nutrient boost.
Cucumbers Taste Great on Their Own!
A few cucumber slices added to a pitcher of iced water will naturally hydrate you on a hot day. There is no need to add sugar or salt. Raw cucumbers can be quite satisfying eaten on their own, with or without salt, and are a pleasing addition as a side to any main dish.
