17 Healthy Cucumber Recipes to Cool Down Your Summer

POPSUGAR Photography | Jenny Sugar
POPSUGAR Photography | Jenny Sugar

With all the fresh Summer produce starting to come into season, we're particularly excited about summery, fresh, healthy recipes with cucumber.

And while cucumbers might not be the first veggie that comes to mind when you think "superfood," there's actually a lot to love about cukes. They're tasty and basically nonexistent in terms of calories, carbs, and sugar; they've got zero fat, but are still a decent source of potassium, magneisum, and fiber, which, combined, can help reduce blood pressure.

The cool cucumber is also high in the mineral silica, an essential component for ligaments and tendons, as well as supple skin. High water content makes cucumbers naturally hydrating and cooling. And the best part? You can use them for SO many recipes: coolers, salads, soups, rolls — you name it. Here are some of our favorite healthy cucumber recipes.

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Cucumber Quinoa Salad
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Cucumber Quinoa Salad

Get the recipe: cucumber quinoa salad

Vegan Cucumber Tofu Rolls
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Vegan Cucumber Tofu Rolls

Watermelon-Mint Cucumber Cooler
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Watermelon-Mint Cucumber Cooler

Cucumber, Black Bean, Avocado, Corn, and Tomato Salad
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Cucumber, Black Bean, Avocado, Corn, and Tomato Salad

Chilled Cucumber Mint Soup
POPSUGAR Photography | Lizzie Fuhr

Chilled Cucumber Mint Soup

Get the recipe: cucumber mint soup

Cucumber Cups With Tapenade
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Cucumber Cups With Tapenade

Moroccan Cucumber Salad
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Moroccan Cucumber Salad

Get the recipe: Moroccan cucumber salad

Cucumber-Mint Gin Cocktail
POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry

Cucumber-Mint Gin Cocktail

Mango Cucumber Watermelon Salad
POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry

Mango Cucumber Watermelon Salad

Southeast Asian Tomato Cucumber Salad
POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry

Southeast Asian Tomato Cucumber Salad

Detox Water With Cucumber
POPSUGAR Photography | Leta Shy

Detox Water With Cucumber

Chilled Cucumber Avocado Soup
POPSUGAR Photography | Leta Shy

Chilled Cucumber Avocado Soup

Cucumber Caprese Salad
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Cucumber Caprese Salad

Get the recipe: cucumber caprese salad

Hydrating Recovery Smoothie
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Hydrating Recovery Smoothie