Top 5 Creative and Delicious Ways to Eat Cucumbers
Cucumbers are relatively bland on their own, but there are many ways to level up your cucumber-eating experience.
Cucumbers are one of the fruits that can positively impact your pro cheer health. They're very hydrating. In fact, cucumbers are made up of around 90% water. Cucumbers are also low in calories, so they’re perfect for maintaining a healthy body weight. And vitamins A and K that are present in cucumbers help keep your bone and immune system healthy.
Since the flavor of cucumber is not that strong, you can pair it with many ingredients to heighten its flavor. If you have an abundance of cucumbers in your home, try exploring these creative ways to enjoy them.
1. Salad
The freshness and versatility of cucumbers make them a great ingredient in salads. They're also fairly simple to prepare. If you want a breakfast salad, you can try the following recipes:
There are also cucumber salads that are great for lunch and dinner. These salads can be paired with some grilled chicken or fish:
- Tomato cucumber feta salad
- Cucumber, shallot, and strawberry salad
- Cucumber, shrimp, and celery salad
Don't be scared to customize your own cucumber salad. You can experiment with the dressings and added proteins. And remember to enjoy your time in the process!
2. Cucumber Sandwich
If you want something that you can bring to your pro cheer training, try making some creamy cucumber sandwiches.
You don't have to use your stove when preparing a cucumber sandwich. You just need to mix herbs (such as chives, dill, and pepper), mayonnaise, and cream cheese for the dressing and lay it over on sliced bread and some thinly sliced English cucumbers.
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3. Cucumber Smoothie
A cucumber smoothie is excellent for breakfast, but it's also consumed as a post-workout snack. If you're tired from cheer dance training, you can drink this smoothie to feel refreshed and energized.
To make a perfect smoothie, you will need a blender. Blend cucumber, pineapple, banana, milk, water, lime zest, and ice until it's creamy and smooth. You also add spinach or kale for more fiber and earthy flavor.
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4. Pickles
One of the most popular ways to eat cucumber is by pickling it. Pickling will add a tangy flavor to your cucumber. Fermented pickles are also full of probiotics which are good for your gut health.
You simply soak the cucumber in a vinegar brine, which is a mixture of water, vinegar, and salt — then let it sit overnight. You can eat it right away or add it to your sandwich or burger for a crunchier bite!
5. Sushi
Instead of a seaweed wrapper, you can use cucumber for your sushi! It makes your sushi exciting to eat as the skin of the cucumber adds a crunch to every bite.
Use large and wide cucumbers so you can add more stuff to your sushi. And you can choose any ingredient that fits your taste. For a more complete sushi experience, you can use some sushi rice, salmon, avocados, and red peppers.
Conclusion
Every pro cheerleader knows how hard it is to manage your time on and off the field. So the recipes above are great for you because they're all so easy to make. In fact, you don't have to cook them! Just mix and assemble.
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