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If you love bagel and lox, try this low carb alternative featuring smoked salmon and cream cheese on cucumber slices. These make great appetizers for entertaining, or a snack just for you!

This light and tasty appetizer is a great warm-up dish for a romantic evening. You can also have it as a snack any other day too. Just make sure you have cucumber slices or Belgain endive for dipping!

This is a low carb and low fat recipe that features spicy Korean-inspired chicken dish and brings bold heat from gochujang—a fermented red chili paste that’s rich, savory, and slightly sweet—and balances it with a cool, crunchy cucumber salad. Using lean chicken breast and a lightly sweetened marinade keeps the meal flavorful without overloading on sugar or fat. It's a great option for people with diabetes looking to enjoy vibrant flavors while staying mindful of blood glucose (blood sugar).

Who doesn’t love a great guac? While avocados are so good for us and we can enjoy them on a daily basis, minding the serving size is key. Whenever I make guacamole, I try to complement the avocado with a vegetable to bulk it up and reduce the amount of avocado in the recipe. Cucumber is great because it is refreshing and does not alter the flavor. Zucchini would be great too. Serve with sliced radishes or jicama instead of tortilla chips for a low carb snack or appetizer.

Lettuce wraps are a great low-carb option that adds nutrients and a delicious crunch to your meal. These Chicken and Cucumber Lettuce Wraps with Peanut Sauce are a light meal that is fun to assemble and eat.

Liven up water by infusing it with fruit and herbs! Adding sliced cucumber, lemon, and fresh herbs adds a subtle flavor to plain water without adding any sugar or calories. Try other combinations like watermelon and rosemary, pineapple and mint, or anything else you can come up with!

If you enjoy tzatziki, this full-flavored recipe is like a tangy, cool soup version of it. The grated cucumber along with the unique inclusion of tea makes it refreshing and almost spa-like. What’s more, this soup provides bonus health benefits from the green tea, which studies find may help reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

Serve this vegetable side dish with grilled fish or chicken and a side of brown rice.

A light summer salad that makes a great side or snack. The crunchy cucumber is extra refreshing this time of year! Pack this salad along with some sandwiches for your next day trip to the pool or beach.