Easy Cucumber Recipes

I love cucumbers! Cucumbers are not only yummy; they are rich in potassium and fiber. These garden jewels surprisingly, contain vitamins A, C, K and folic acid, too. Cucumber recipes are amazingly simple to prepare and make a refreshing cold side dish in summer. Try these three uncomplicated recipes using fresh cucumbers as the main ingredient.

Bacon Bits Cucumber Salad - Approx 8 Servings

Ingredients

8 cups thinly sliced cucumbers (peeled)

1 1/2 cups sugar (can use sugar substitute)

1 medium sweet green bell pepper

1 large sweet onion - coarsely chopped

1 cup apple cider vinegar

¼ cup bacon bits

1 tablespoon celery seed

1 teaspoon sea salt

Place all ingredients in a large mixing bowl, blend well and cover. Refrigerate two hours or longer. Transfer to a festive bowl before serving.

Ranch Cucumbers with Green Onion - Approx 6 Servings

Ingredients

4 cucumbers - sliced

¼ cup chopped green onion

1 cup ranch dressing (can use fat-free or light)

1 tablespoon sugar (can use sugar substitute)

1 teaspoon dill weed

¼ cup bacon bits

Add all ingredients to a mixing bowl and gently mix until blended. Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour or longer.

Cucumbers Kicked Up with Hot Sauce & Sour Cream - Single Serving

1 cucumber - sliced according to preference

½ cup sour cream (can use fat-free or light)

Pinch of sea salt

2 drops hot sauce

1 teaspoon white vinegar

1 tablespoon chives - chopped finely

1 teaspoon dill weed

In a bowl, thoroughly mix sour cream, hot sauce, vinegar, chives, salt and dill weed. Pour mixture over cucumbers, cover and refrigerate an hour or longer.

Source: NutritionData