Description
This Yummy Cucumber Snack is a refreshing, healthy, and easy-to-make option perfect for quick bites, summer parties, or light snacking. Made with crisp cucumber, a tangy drizzle of rice vinegar or lemon juice, and your choice of seasonings, this low-calorie snack is ready in just 5 minutes. Whether you’re craving something cool and hydrating or want a healthy base for your favorite dips, this snack is endlessly customizable and packed with fresh flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 fresh cucumber (sliced into rounds or sticks)
- 1–2 tsp rice vinegar or lemon juice
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Chili flakes or paprika (optional, for heat)
- Everything bagel seasoning (optional)
- Greek yogurt or hummus (optional, for dipping)
Instructions
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Wash and slice the cucumber into rounds or sticks, depending on preference.
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Drizzle with rice vinegar or lemon juice for a zesty flavor boost.
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Sprinkle with salt and black pepper to taste.
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Add chili flakes or paprika if you like a little heat.
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For extra flavor and crunch, shake on some everything bagel seasoning.
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Serve as-is or with a side of Greek yogurt or hummus for dipping.
Notes
- Use English or Persian cucumbers for best texture and minimal seeds.
- To keep cucumbers crisp, slice just before serving and avoid letting them sit in liquid.
- Add dips like herbed Greek yogurt, ranch, or hummus to make it more filling.
- Customize with toppings like sesame oil, soy sauce, balsamic glaze, feta, or fresh herbs.
