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Highlight the seasonal vegetables from your garden with these delicious, no-cook recipes. Whether you grow tomatoes, cucumbers or zucchini, these recipes are packed with fresh veggies and herbs. As a bonus, these side and main dishes are also no-cook, so you don’t have to stand in a hot kitchen. Recipes like Fresh Tomato Salsa with Marjoram and Rainbow Veggie Wraps are healthy, bright and celebrate your hard work in the garden.
01of 22Rainbow Veggie WrapsView RecipeThere’s definitely a sushi vibe to these kid-friendly wraps, which are stuffed with vegetables, cheese and hummus and then rolled and sliced. Serve them with store-bought green goddess, a creamy herb-filled dressing, to take it up a notch with ease. They look impressive but they’re easy enough for kids to assemble themselves for an easy lunch or dinner. Source: EatingWell Magazine, May 2019
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Rainbow Veggie Wraps
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There’s definitely a sushi vibe to these kid-friendly wraps, which are stuffed with vegetables, cheese and hummus and then rolled and sliced. Serve them with store-bought green goddess, a creamy herb-filled dressing, to take it up a notch with ease. They look impressive but they’re easy enough for kids to assemble themselves for an easy lunch or dinner. Source: EatingWell Magazine, May 2019
02of 22Tofu PokeView RecipeThis fast vegan version of poke (the traditional Hawaiian salad of diced raw fish tossed in a soy-sesame sauce) swaps in extra-firm tofu for fish while loading your bowl with vegetables and crunchy toppers like pea shoots and peanuts. Serve over brown rice instead of the zucchini noodles to add a hearty boost of fiber. Source: EatingWell Magazine, July/August 2018
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Tofu Poke
This fast vegan version of poke (the traditional Hawaiian salad of diced raw fish tossed in a soy-sesame sauce) swaps in extra-firm tofu for fish while loading your bowl with vegetables and crunchy toppers like pea shoots and peanuts. Serve over brown rice instead of the zucchini noodles to add a hearty boost of fiber. Source: EatingWell Magazine, July/August 2018
03of 22Spinach-Feta Dip with DillView RecipeTry this spinach dip, spiked with fresh dill and briny feta cheese, as a sandwich spread–or serve alongside crackers or crudité. Source: EatingWell.com, January 2020
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Spinach-Feta Dip with Dill
Try this spinach dip, spiked with fresh dill and briny feta cheese, as a sandwich spread–or serve alongside crackers or crudité. Source: EatingWell.com, January 2020
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Snap Pea & Radish Slaw
05of 22Avocado Shrimp CevicheA lime-juice marinade “cooks” the raw shrimp in this classic ceviche. For a refreshing update, this one is served with a salsa made from creamy avocado, juicy tomato and tangy cilantro. Source: EatingWell.com, January 2019
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Avocado Shrimp Ceviche
A lime-juice marinade “cooks” the raw shrimp in this classic ceviche. For a refreshing update, this one is served with a salsa made from creamy avocado, juicy tomato and tangy cilantro. Source: EatingWell.com, January 2019
06of 22Summer Tomato GazpachoThis easy gazpacho recipe is a great way to use less-than-beautiful-but-still-great-tasting tomatoes since they get whirled up in a food processor. The chilled soup is served here with Mexican sour gherkins–bite-size cucumbers that look like mini watermelons and have a slightly sour flavor. Look for them at your farmers' market. Source: EatingWell Magazine, July/August 2019
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Summer Tomato Gazpacho
This easy gazpacho recipe is a great way to use less-than-beautiful-but-still-great-tasting tomatoes since they get whirled up in a food processor. The chilled soup is served here with Mexican sour gherkins–bite-size cucumbers that look like mini watermelons and have a slightly sour flavor. Look for them at your farmers' market. Source: EatingWell Magazine, July/August 2019
07of 22Fresh Tomato Salsa with MarjoramEnjoy this fresh tomato sauce hot or cold. Its bold flavor is delicious in a simple pasta salad or topping any protein just off the grill. Source: EatingWell Magazine, July/August 2019
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Fresh Tomato Salsa with Marjoram
Enjoy this fresh tomato sauce hot or cold. Its bold flavor is delicious in a simple pasta salad or topping any protein just off the grill. Source: EatingWell Magazine, July/August 2019
08of 22Turkey & Cheddar Lettuce WrapsView RecipeCrispy green lettuce leaves hold the filling inside this low-carb turkey wrap. It’s perfect for lunch or a quick, easy dinner on the go. Source: EatingWell.com, December 2019
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Turkey & Cheddar Lettuce Wraps
Crispy green lettuce leaves hold the filling inside this low-carb turkey wrap. It’s perfect for lunch or a quick, easy dinner on the go. Source: EatingWell.com, December 2019
09of 22Fruit & Cucumber RelishCelebrate spring with this colorful and crunchy fresh salsa recipe! The healthy relish is a fabulous accompaniment for grilled fish, pork, chicken or beef. Source: EatingWell Magazine, May 2019
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Fruit & Cucumber Relish
Celebrate spring with this colorful and crunchy fresh salsa recipe! The healthy relish is a fabulous accompaniment for grilled fish, pork, chicken or beef. Source: EatingWell Magazine, May 2019
10of 22Raw Vegan Zoodles with RomescoView RecipeTrying out a raw vegan diet or just looking for an easy no-cook recipe? This spiralized zucchini noodle dinner with red pepper sauce is refreshing, satisfying and oh-so-delicious! Plus, it couldn’t be easier to make. Just whir up the 5-ingredient sauce in your food processor or blender, toss and serve! Source: EatingWell.com, October 2018
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Raw Vegan Zoodles with Romesco
Trying out a raw vegan diet or just looking for an easy no-cook recipe? This spiralized zucchini noodle dinner with red pepper sauce is refreshing, satisfying and oh-so-delicious! Plus, it couldn’t be easier to make. Just whir up the 5-ingredient sauce in your food processor or blender, toss and serve! Source: EatingWell.com, October 2018
11of 22Creamy Cucumber Dill SoupView RecipeA combination of avocado and yogurt gives juicy cucumber just the right amount of creaminess in this rich chilled cucumber soup. Source: EatingWell Magazine, June 2020
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Creamy Cucumber Dill Soup
A combination of avocado and yogurt gives juicy cucumber just the right amount of creaminess in this rich chilled cucumber soup. Source: EatingWell Magazine, June 2020
12of 22Thai-Inspired Peanut Shrimp NoodlesThis healthy peanut shrimp noodle recipe comes together in a flash, thanks to cooked shrimp and a handful of crunchy veggies. Look for precooked cocktail shrimp in the seafood section of your grocery store. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine, Summer 2019
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Thai-Inspired Peanut Shrimp Noodles
This healthy peanut shrimp noodle recipe comes together in a flash, thanks to cooked shrimp and a handful of crunchy veggies. Look for precooked cocktail shrimp in the seafood section of your grocery store. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine, Summer 2019
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Radish & Carrot Slaw with Toasted Sesame Dressing
14of 22Spicy Gazpacho with CrabGazpacho soup is a warm weather favorite and this one adds crab to the traditional ingredients of tomato, onion, cucumber, and bell pepper, making it higher in protein while keeping it low in fat. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine
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Spicy Gazpacho with Crab
Gazpacho soup is a warm weather favorite and this one adds crab to the traditional ingredients of tomato, onion, cucumber, and bell pepper, making it higher in protein while keeping it low in fat. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine
15of 22Basil-Parmesan Zucchini Roll-UpsWith a little time and a clever technique, zucchini and cream cheese are transformed into a playful and easy party snack. You will have leftover zucchini after shaving the ribbons; dice or slice the leftovers and use them in salads, omelets, or pasta. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine, Winter 2019
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Basil-Parmesan Zucchini Roll-Ups
With a little time and a clever technique, zucchini and cream cheese are transformed into a playful and easy party snack. You will have leftover zucchini after shaving the ribbons; dice or slice the leftovers and use them in salads, omelets, or pasta. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine, Winter 2019
16of 22Salmon PokePoke is a fast, refreshing and delicious salad of diced raw fish tossed in a vibrant sauce–often a combination of soy sauce, sesame oil, toasted sesame seeds and sweet onions or scallions. Hailing from Hawaii, poke is usually served as an appetizer or bulked up with fresh sliced veggies, greens or seasoned rice for a speedy entree. Source: EatingWell Magazine, July/August 2018
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Salmon Poke
Poke is a fast, refreshing and delicious salad of diced raw fish tossed in a vibrant sauce–often a combination of soy sauce, sesame oil, toasted sesame seeds and sweet onions or scallions. Hailing from Hawaii, poke is usually served as an appetizer or bulked up with fresh sliced veggies, greens or seasoned rice for a speedy entree. Source: EatingWell Magazine, July/August 2018
17of 22Cucumber-Avocado Cauliflower Rice SushiUse cauliflower rice to turn classic cucumber-avocado sushi into a low-carb snack, lunch or appetizer. This roll is vegetarian-friendly and a no-egg mayo makes it great for vegans too. Make these rolls as you eat them, instead of letting them sit. The cauliflower rice can dry quickly, which makes rolling tricky. Source: EatingWell.com, December 2018
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Cucumber-Avocado Cauliflower Rice Sushi
Use cauliflower rice to turn classic cucumber-avocado sushi into a low-carb snack, lunch or appetizer. This roll is vegetarian-friendly and a no-egg mayo makes it great for vegans too. Make these rolls as you eat them, instead of letting them sit. The cauliflower rice can dry quickly, which makes rolling tricky. Source: EatingWell.com, December 2018
18of 22Cold Cream of Cucumber Soup with ShrimpThis chilled creamy shrimp soup delivers slices of cool cucumber and zesty radishes in each bite. Topped with toasted walnuts, it’s a refreshing lunch on a hot summer day. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine
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Cold Cream of Cucumber Soup with Shrimp
This chilled creamy shrimp soup delivers slices of cool cucumber and zesty radishes in each bite. Topped with toasted walnuts, it’s a refreshing lunch on a hot summer day. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine
19of 22Waldorf Salad Lettuce WrapsView RecipeThis Waldorf Salad recipe uses fat-free Greek yogurt for the sauce. Wrap up all the ingredients in a Bibb lettuce leaf for a very healthy meal. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine
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Waldorf Salad Lettuce Wraps
This Waldorf Salad recipe uses fat-free Greek yogurt for the sauce. Wrap up all the ingredients in a Bibb lettuce leaf for a very healthy meal. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine
20of 22Zucchini Noodle Salad with ChickenView RecipeLoad up on vegetables, but not on calories, with this healthy zoodle salad. Look for zucchini noodles with other prepared vegetables in the produce section or make your own with a spiralizer. Source: EatingWell Magazine, January/February 2018
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Zucchini Noodle Salad with Chicken
Load up on vegetables, but not on calories, with this healthy zoodle salad. Look for zucchini noodles with other prepared vegetables in the produce section or make your own with a spiralizer. Source: EatingWell Magazine, January/February 2018
21of 22Mediterranean Veggie Wrap with Cilantro HummusView RecipeThese healthy multi-grain wraps are filled with mixed greens, chopped cucumber, tomato and red onion, as well as feta cheese and a homemade cilantro hummus. As a time saver, the hummus can be prepared up to 3 days ahead, and chilled until you’re ready to make the wraps. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine
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Mediterranean Veggie Wrap with Cilantro Hummus
These healthy multi-grain wraps are filled with mixed greens, chopped cucumber, tomato and red onion, as well as feta cheese and a homemade cilantro hummus. As a time saver, the hummus can be prepared up to 3 days ahead, and chilled until you’re ready to make the wraps. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine
22of 22Cucumber and Dill-Sour Cream on English MuffinsThis tasty snack is ready in ten minutes. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine
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Cucumber and Dill-Sour Cream on English Muffins
This tasty snack is ready in ten minutes. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine
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