Cucumber

Grilled Swordfish with Cucumber Lime Salsa

Asian Turkey Lettuce Wraps

These wraps make for an informal and delightfully messy summer supper. Complete the meal with a rice salad from the deli (adding diced bell peppers and a splash of rice vinegar, if desired) and ice cream sprinkled with minced crystallized ginger.

Lobster Salad Canapes

Peach and Cucumber Salsa

It's hard to believe that this sweet, crunchy, and smoky salsa has only six calories per serving.

Vegetarian Brown Rice Sushi Rolls

Brown rice is not traditionally used for sushi in Japan, but since it's such a healthy whole grain, we've decided to bend the rules. You'll have leftover vegetables, which are great for salads. Active time: 25 min Start to finish: 1 1/4 hr

Orange Cucumber Salad with Sun-Dried Tomato Dressing

Active time: 15 min Start to finish: 20 min

Cucumber Soup with Wasabi-Avocado Cream

We're certain that this soup will become a staple in your summer repertoire. It's simple to make, low in fat, and tastes like freshness itself.

Mom's Gazpacho

Sugar Snap Pea and Cucumber Salad

Pita Sandwiches with Eggplant, Peppers, Tomatoes and Cucumber

"A couple of years ago I decided to become a vegetarian. As time went on, the only things I really missed were some of the heartier sandwiches I used to make," says Jill Browning of Clarendon Hills, Illinois. "But then I created this meatless pita bread sandwich that's as substantial as any hoagie—and much lower in fat."

Chilled Beet, Orange and Dill Soup

For easy serving, ladle the soup into pretty bowls, and set them on the buffet table.

North African Cracked Wheat Salad

This salad is a cook's dream because it must be made the day before serving. If you would rather eat it on the same day it is made, cook the cracked wheat in boiling salted water for 2 minutes, then drain through a fine sieve. Proceed with the recipe, but serve immediately without refrigerating.

Cucumber, Carrot, and Red Onion Salad

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less but requires additional unattended time.

Spicy Gazpacho

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less but requires additional unattended time.

Chopped Salad of Cucumber, Red Onion, Lemon, and Parsley

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Crispy Cucumber Soup

Once the soup is processed, the addition of extra yogurt adds a creamy texture. The diced cucumber and radishes add a crunchy texture. If hothouse cucumbers are not available, substitute the firm garden variety and double the amount called for. Peel cucumbers and halve lengthwise, then seed.