Cucumber
Tomato, Cucumber, and Avocado with Lemon Vinaigrette
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Creamy Tofu, Scallop, Cucumber, and Dill Chowder
The tofu in this chowder provides a richness surprisingly similar to that of cream but without the fat and cholesterol. Your guests will never know the difference; our tasters didn't.
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Grilled Swordfish with Mint-Cucumber Salsa
For accompaniments, buy your favorite potato salad and steam some zucchini. Have lemonade and brownies afterward.
Whole Baked Salmon
For a quick sauce to go with the fish, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard and chopped fresh dill.
Spicy Gazpacho
Add chopped jalapeños for some extra zip.
Grilled Steak Salad with Pickle Pepper Vinaigrette
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Greek Salad
Serve this Greek salad as a crisp first course, or pair it with grilled pita bread and you have lunch for two.
Serves 4.
Cucumber-Watercress Relish
The cool flavors in this relish would be great with tuna or shrimp.
Sliced Tomatoes and Cucumbers
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Middle-Eastern Pita Salad
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Oriental Spaghetti with Cucumber and Spicy Peanut Sauce
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Cucumber, Sweet Onion, and Mint with Curried Mayonnaise on Peasant Bread
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.
Pita Bread Salad
Called fattoush in Lebanon, this colorful dish is offered as a first course at Al-Amir restaurant in Portland, Oregon.