10 Refreshing Cucumber Recipes To Help You Keep Your Cool This Summer

May 27, 2018 by apost team

Stay cool this summer with these recipes that feature the vegetable kingdom's coolest summer veggie: the cucumber. Their crunchy and refreshing nature lends itself perfectly to so many great summery dishes. 

When the humidity starts to get to you, reach for a fresh cucumber and incorporate it into one of these revitalizing recipes. 

This is a salad that's easy to love. Asian-inspired and a hint of spicy, it's sure to become a household favorite. Be sure to thinly slice the cucumbers and onions in this one. Makes for a much better texture. Great as a summery side dish or a taco topper. Check out the recipe here. 

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What can beat refreshing AND intoxicating? Cucumber margaritas are good for any summer occasion. This recipe also has instructions on how to make a homemade coconut cane syrup that brings this margarita to the next level. Click on the recipe here. 

Appetizers are usually the best food at any party. If the words 'creamy avocado' and 'spicy cajun shrimp' get you going, try them on a slice of cucumber for a tantalizing savory treat. For a less spicy mouthful, just tone down the paprika and cayenne pepper. Get the recipe for them here. 

Disclaimer: It's not real sushi, but it sure looks like it! This is another great party appetizer to please the crowd. Serve with a tangy sriracha mayo. Recipe found here. 

Nothing can cool you down like some cucumbers and a hint of vodka (okay, maybe more than a hint!) The fresh watermelon and squeezed lime balances out this drink smoothly. Get the recipe here. 

If you haven't used a spiralizer yet, prepare to be addicted and spiralizing every veggie you can all summer. This is a refreshing and delicious take on the traditional Greek salad. Add some grilled chicken on top to make it a full meal. Recipe right here. 

Summertime means time for popsicles. Skip the sugary store brand treats and start making them yourself! They're super easy and a hit with the kiddos. Add some fresh mint to the mix for extra chill. Get the recipe here. 

Like gazpacho? You're going to love it even more when you replace those tomatoes with some cooling cucumbers. This soup is jam-packed with fresh veggies, herbs, and scallions. Check out the recipe here. 

No summer is complete without a pitcher of sangria. Marrying white wine, cucumber, and fresh honeydew melon, you'll be making this sangria weekly. Recipe here. 

This is a low-carb meal worth checking out. Replace your bread with cucumber slices and you've got a tasty lunch that will give you energy to make it through your day. Check out the recipe here. 

Swap these cucumber recipes with your friends, and don't forget to let us know how they turned out!