I love cucumbers, whether eating them just on their own or adding them to a salad. It doesn't matter how you slice it, literally – cucumber is just so tasty.

Check out these recipes that are made with cucumber and full of taste and flavor. They're also vegetarian, so that's a bonus. Share them with a vegetarian friend.

1. Vegetarian creamy cucumber salad
This creamy cucumber salad is so refreshing for summer. Cucumber slices are topped with an herbaceous dressing made with a combination of sour cream and crème fraiche. The result is a perfect side dish for a barbecue or cookout.

2. Vegetarian spicy Thai cucumber salad
Thai cuisine offers one of the best balances of sweet, salty, sour and spicy. The classic noodle dish, pad Thai, is only one example. The vegetarian cucumber salad recipe below is just as delicious. As an added bonus? It couldn't be easier to make.

3. Vegetarian sesame marinated cucumber noodles
Sesame noodles are a Chinese takeout classic, but in the recipe below ribbons of cucumber stand in for the noodles. The result is a gluten-free dish that's light and full of flavor.

4. Vegetarian cucumber subs
Trying to find an on-the-go meal you can enjoy while eating gluten-free is certainly a challenge. The recipe below makes it easy once more. This sandwich replaces bread with healthier cucumber – and it's easy to make.

5. Vegetarian cucumber quinoa salad
Hearty grain-filled salads are a filling vegetarian main dish. It's easy to make them light and flavorful while also creating something that's filling enough to sustain guests. Protein-rich quinoa is the centerpiece for the Greek-inspired recipe below.

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