Creamy avocado and cooling cucumber combine with a spicy mayonnaise mixture and peppery arugula in this easy vegetarian wrap. If you like the heat, add additional Sriracha or try it with chile-garlic sauce. Lay tortilla on a clean work surface. Photo:Rachel Marek Spread the mayonnaise mixture on the tortilla. Layer avocado slices on the lower third of the tortilla. Top the avocado with cucumber, arugula and bell pepper; roll up....

Enjoy this easy toast when cucumbers are at their best during the summer. We love the contrast of the creamy ricotta and the fresh, crunchy cucumbers. And the protein from the ricotta and fiber from the bread will help you stay satisfied all morning long. Photo:Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless Keep reading for make-ahead tips and substitutions to make whats sure to be your new favorite breakfast....

In this cucumber and tomato salad recipe, preserved lemon adds a tangy, salty bite. Look for preserved lemons at specialty-foods stores. Let stand for at least 10 minutes (and up to 2 hours) for the flavors to meld. Add oil and toss to coat. Tips Make Ahead Tip: Let stand at room temperature for up to 2 hours. Persian cucumbers are nearly seedless and are thin-skinned enough to be served unpeeled....

This cucumber and watermelon salad features the classic combination of sweet watermelon and briny feta cheese. Cut watermelon into 8 half-moon slabs, about 1/2-inch thick; remove rinds. Arrange the watermelon on a platter and top with cucumber and the onion slices. Photo: Brittany Conerly Drizzle with the dressing and sprinkle with feta. Garnish with more basil and mint, if desired. Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day....

Spread the mixture on one side of each slice of toast. Layer tomato, mozzarella, cucumber and kale (or arugula) on top of one slice. Drizzle with balsamic glaze and sprinkle with pepper. Photo:Photographer: Brie Passano, Food Stylist: Sammy Mila Top with the second slice, spread-side down. Cut the sandwich in half. Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Photographer: Brie Passano, Food Stylist: Sammy Mila...

Try this refreshing cucumber cream cheese roll as an easy appetizer. We wrap thin slices of cucumber around cream cheese mixed with fresh chives and dill. Using a vegetable peeler, slice the cucumber lengthwise to get 12 strips. Photo:Photographer: Grant Webster, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Joseph Wanek On a clean cutting board, shingle the cucumber strips vertically into a sheet about 8 inches wide. Spread the mixture over the whole cucumber sheet, leaving an inch at the top and bottom edges....

As the base of this herb-spiked dressing, pureed cucumber provides a mellow grassy flavor and a luxurious texture. Experiment with tomatoes, arugula and/or roasted garlic to create your own dressing magic. Tips Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.

The gin is the primary flavor in this cooling cucumber martini, so be sure to pick your favorite! Add gin, elderflower liqueur and lime juice; fill the shaker with ice. Shake until the shaker is thoroughly frosted over, about 30 seconds. Photo: Photographer / Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist / Kay Clarke, Food Stylist / Ruth Blackburn Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a chilled martini glass. Gently drop in cucumber slices for garnish, if desired....

This light and tangy cucumber pasta salad is fresh and bright. This easy salad is perfect for a warm day or to serve as a lunch dish for company! For a fruitier flavor, try apple-cider vinegar in place of white distilled vinegar. If you love pasta salad, you’re going to flip over thisCucumber Pasta Salad. We take veggies, whole-wheat pasta and herbs and enrobe them all in a light, creamy dressing....

Look no further for your impromptu snackthese 3-ingredient cucumber salmon bites are a surefire hit. Beyond being an ideal choice for midday, this quick and easy recipe doubles as a satisfying appetizer. Top each with a piece of smoked salmon. Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco Garnish with cracked black pepper, if desired. Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day....

Add lime zest and juice, vinegar, sugar and salt. Stir well and serve. Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.

This easy vegetarian cucumber sandwich draws flavor inspiration from elote, the Mexican street corn dish. Instead of corn, we flavor cucumber slices with cotija cheese, lime and cilantro for a tasty filling. Arugula adds a peppery flavor, but any tender greens will work well here. Photo: Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman Spread the mixture evenly on both halves of sandwich thin. Top one half with cucumber slices and arugula (or mixed salad greens)....

Tomatoes, cucumber, red onion and feta top arugula in this quick Greek-inspired salad. Served with whole-wheat pita and prepared hummus, it makes a filling, yet healthy lunch. Serve with pita and hummus. Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.