11 Cool Cucumber Recipes

By DaVita® dietitian Nadia from Massachusetts

Few fruits and vegetables say summer in quite the same way as cucumber. The cucumber provides a delicious snap to many meals and snacks. It can also be blended for cool soups, and creamy dips and spreads. Finding low-potassium produce can sometimes be a challenge for people with kidney disease, yet the cucumber offers a tasty treat that is versatile and kidney-friendly. Explore these recipes for some new ideas for a time-honored, summertime staple!

• Beet and Cucumber Salad
• Cool Cucumber Soup
• Creamy Cucumber Spread
• Cucumber and Radish Salad
• Cucumber-Carrot Salad
• Cucumber Dill Salsa
• Cucumber Sandwiches
• Garden Veggie Dip
• Stuffed Cucumber Rings
• Sweet and Sour Cucumbers
• Zesty Cucumber Salad