Cucumbers are one of the best veggies to eat, whether as a healthy snack, as a side salad or included in a meal. They’re light, refreshing, nutritious, and very low in calories, which is perfect for anyone who wants to lose weight.
It’s super easy to prepare them as snacks, as they go well with almost anything. So, a quick healthy cucumber snack can become your go-to when you want to eat between meals, but want to keep the snack nutritious and low in calories.
That’s why in this post, I’m sharing a roundup of ingredients that you can put on cucumbers for a quick and easy cucumber snack.
What To Put On Cucumbers For a Snack
Here are ingredients that work so well on cucumbers:
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Cream cheese (one of my fave combos)
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Tuna
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Guacamole
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Deli slices
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Smoked salmon
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Feta cheese
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Greek yogurt
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Sliced cheese
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Tomatoes
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Baby spinach
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Sour cream (for a less healthy option)
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Hummus
Crunchy cucumber pairs so well with all of these ingredients, and there are lots of recipes you can make, so let’s go into them (most of these recipes are also gluten-free and keto-friendly – here are some more keto-friendly snacks). For these recipes, you can also use English cucumber, if that’s what you prefer.
8 Cucumber Snack Recipes
Tuna on Cucumber Bites
264 calories
Ingredients
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1 Tuna, canned (1 can) – 120 calories
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1 Tbsp Mayonnaise (Tbsp) – 97 calories
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1 tsp Everything bagel seasoning (tsp) – 15 calories
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1 Cucumber, small – 32 calories
Instructions
Step 1: Slice cucumber.
Step 2: In a small bowl, combine tuna, mayo, & seasoning (if you don’t have store-bought everything seasoning you can make your own by mixing white sesame seeds, black sesame seeds, poppy seeds, dried onion flakes, dried garlic flakes, and flaked sea salt).
Step 3: Top onto cucumber pieces as shown in the picture.
Cucumber with Whipped Cream Cheese
164 calories
Ingredients
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1 Cucumber, small – 32 calories
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4 Tbsp Cream cheese, whipped (Tbsp) – 132 calories
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1 Everything bagel seasoning, dash – 0 calories
Instructions
Step 1: Cut cucumber in half
Step 2: Top with whipped cream cheese (you can use a piping bag if you find that easier), then top with everything bagel seasoning
Step 3: No dairy? Use a dairy free cream cheese, or avocado
Shrimp Cucumber & Guac Bites
287 calories
Ingredients
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1 Cucumber, medium – 42 calories
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5 oz Shrimp, fresh or frozen – 140 calories
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¼ cup Guacamole – 105 calories
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1 Salt, dash – 0 calories
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1 Red pepper flakes, dash – 0 calories
Instructions
Step 1: Spray a pan with an oil spray.
Step 2: Cook shrimp on medium heat ~6 minutes, drain any excess liquid if necessary. Also de-tail shrimp if necessary.
Step 3: Slice cucumber.
Step 4: Top cucumber slices with guac and shrimp.
Step 5: Season.
Open-Faced Cucumber Sandwiches
343 calories
Ingredients
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1 Cucumber, medium – 42 calories
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2 oz Cheese, sliced, mozzarella, full fat/ regular – 140 calories
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4 oz Deli slices, turkey – 120 calories
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½ Tomato, medium – 11 calories
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1 Basil, dash – 0 calories
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1 Oregano, dash – 0 calories
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1 Salt, dash – 0 calories
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1 Tbsp Balsamic glaze – 30 calories
Instructions
Step 1: Cut cucumber in half long-ways. Scoop out seeds if you like
Step 2: Top cucumber halves with turkey, cheese, and sliced tomato. Drizzle with balsamic glaze. Top with seasonings.
Step 3: No dairy? Use dairy-free cheese or avocado. No turkey? Use extra cheese or tofurkey slices.
Cream Cheese & Smoked Salmon Cukes
307 calories
Ingredients
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1 Cucumber, medium – 42 calories
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4 oz Smoked salmon – 133 calories
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4 Tbsp Cream cheese, whipped (Tbsp) – 132 calories
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1 Everything bagel seasoning, dash – 0 calories
Instructions
Step 1: Cut off ends of cucumber, slice lengthwise.
Step 2: Spread cream cheese on top.
Step 3: Add smoked salmon.
Step 4: Top with seasonings.
Step 5: No dairy? Use guacamole.
Step 6: No everything bagel seasoning? Use salt & pepper.
Low Carb Tea Sandwiches
292 calories
Ingredients
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1 Cucumber, medium – 42 calories
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7½ Tbsp Cream cheese, whipped – 250 calories
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2 Tbsp Dill – 0 calories
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2 Tbsp Chives – 0 calories
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1 Salt, dash – 0 calories
Instructions
Step 1: Note: 7 1/2 Tbsp cream cheese = 1/2 cup
Step 2: Cut herbs finely.
Step 3: Slice cucumber.
Step 4: In a bowl, combine cream cheese, dill, salt, and pepper. Stir until herbs are mixed in.
Step 5: Spread mixture evenly on the sliced cucumber.
Tuna on Cucumber Slices
249 calories
Ingredients
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1 Tuna, canned (1 can) – 120 calories
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1 Tbsp Mayonnaise (Tbsp) – 97 calories
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1 Everything bagel seasoning, dash – 0 calories
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1 Cucumber, small – 32 calories
Instructions
Step 1: Mix tuna, mayo, and seasoning.
Step 2: Slice cucumber into thin slices and top with tuna salad.
Step 3: No dairy? Use vegan mayo.
Guac & Smoked Salmon Cukes
385 calories
Ingredients
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1 Cucumber, medium – 42 calories
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4 oz Smoked salmon – 133 calories
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½ cup Guacamole – 210 calories
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1 Pepper, dash – 0 calories
Instructions
Step 1: Cut off ends of the fresh cucumber, and slice lengthwise.
Step 2: Top the two halves evenly with guacamole, smoked salmon, and then pepper (you can use cayenne pepper instead of pepper if that’s what you prefer).
Step 3: Enjoy!
