From fruits, vegetables to spices, the fresh summer produce has invaded our kitchen with full force and we are loving every bit of it. One of the summer veggies we missed thoroughly is cooling and crunchy cucumber. Now that it is back in markets, we cannot wait to make most of its goodness. Because we can tuck it in raw, we have mostly seen it in salads.

Sandwiches

Bored of your regular bread and butter? Try sneaking in some fresh cucumber slices in between the bread slices and enjoy your refreshing cucumber sandwich. You can also prepare yourself a wholesome sandwich/sub with a spread of sauces, cheese, and veggies like olives, tomatoes, onions etc.

Juice it

Cucumber juice is a hit among fitness enthusiasts. About 96 percent of cucumber is just water. In addition to that, cucumber is also full of fibre, antioxidants, Vitamin C, K, A and E. It is also loaded with silica, which helps boost skin health. Cut some cucumbers, put them in a blender and blend. With cucumber you can also blend together some celery stalks and diced apples.

Detox Water

It has been reiterated often enough that you must have 8 glasses of water a day. If drinking plain water bores you at times, you can throw in some slices of cucumber in the water, leave it overnight and drink cucumber detox water the next day. This detox water is excellent for weight loss and skin.

Raita

Raita is a cooling yogurt-based side dish that often includes shredded cucumber, red chilli powder, and black pepper. Raita helps keep your tummy cool and satiated. Here's a recipe that may help you prepare one at home.

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