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Here is another installment in my " eating lighter" campaign. And I should just state that I am NOT anti bread! I LOVE bread! I am just trying to be pro vegetable!
Do you peel your cucumbers? I sometimes do. If the skin tastes bitter I will defiantly peel it. If the cucumber is organic, I will always leave it on. There is so much nutrients in the skin, that I like to keep the skin on if possible.
And I must say, that after a hard morning workout during this hot summer season, this was an extremely refreshing lunch. I have always loved cucumbers. They are so crisp and refreshing. Have you ever had a cucumber slice on a Triscut cracker? Now THATS something!
These are the ingredients I chose to use in my cucumber subs. These are the items I prefer on a sandwich. Guess what? you don't have to follow my recipe. Make something you will enjoy! I happen to be a HUGE fan of both dijon mustard and laughing cow cheese.
Cut your cucumber to make it appropriate for a sub sandwich and scoop out the seeds. The sandwich fillings will go there!
This was a great lunch. However, I am not sure I will make them exactly like this next time. I will either cut the sandwich into smaller pieces before eating it, or I will make this open faced.
Like? Check out my
Zucchini Pizza Cups! or my Bell Pepper Scoop chips!
Here is another installment in my " eating lighter" campaign. And I should just state that I am NOT anti bread! I LOVE bread! I am just trying to be pro vegetable!
Do you peel your cucumbers? I sometimes do. If the skin tastes bitter I will defiantly peel it. If the cucumber is organic, I will always leave it on. There is so much nutrients in the skin, that I like to keep the skin on if possible.
And I must say, that after a hard morning workout during this hot summer season, this was an extremely refreshing lunch. I have always loved cucumbers. They are so crisp and refreshing. Have you ever had a cucumber slice on a Triscut cracker? Now THATS something!
These are the ingredients I chose to use in my cucumber subs. These are the items I prefer on a sandwich. Guess what? you don't have to follow my recipe. Make something you will enjoy! I happen to be a HUGE fan of both dijon mustard and laughing cow cheese.
Cut your cucumber to make it appropriate for a sub sandwich and scoop out the seeds. The sandwich fillings will go there!
This was a great lunch. However, I am not sure I will make them exactly like this next time. I will either cut the sandwich into smaller pieces before eating it, or I will make this open faced.
Like? Check out my
Zucchini Pizza Cups! or my Bell Pepper Scoop chips!
Cucumbers are so cooling in the summer - fabulous idea. I think the open-faced idea is better too,...easier to eat. Thanks for sharing at our party this week. (pssst,...do you know that you have word verification on? just in case you don't I thought I'd mention it).
ReplyDeleteJust found you via the Live Laugh Linky Thursday. Couldn't help but visit your blog when I saw that pic. What a totally cool idea! I've never seen anything like that, but it looks delish and healthy! Care to link-up on my Healthy Tuesday post I still have up? http://ahumblebumble.blogspot.com/2012/07/healthy-tuesday-hop-vitamins.html
ReplyDeleteWow, these look delish! I like the idea of using more veggies and less bread, especially in the summer when it's super hot. Thanks so much for linking up to Creative Thursday this week. I can't wait to see what you link up next. Have a great weekend.
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I bet that's yummy! I'm hosting a linky party "One Creative Weekend" at OneCreativeMommy.com. I'd love for you to visit and link up this idea and/or anything else you'd like to share.
ReplyDeleteOMG this is great!! Thank you for this share!! I am a bread lover, but I often cut out carbs to be healthier. I am SO sick of using lettuce as bread, I can't believe I never thought of this. Stopping by from the blog hop and I'm SO glad I did. I am now your newest follower:) Hope you can come check out Crazy Mama Drama !
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Great idea. Never would have though of this. So healthy. Thanks for sharing at the All Star Block Party!
ReplyDeleteHolly
Love that idea.
ReplyDeleteI put tuna salad in mine - the extra crunch from the cucumber is a big bonus! I like your lunchmeat version. Have you thought of also using a green bell pepper, like if you were going to go Italian Hoagie (capacola, salami, american cheese, onion, tomato, sweet peppers, lettuce)?
ReplyDeleteTuna salad sounds great! Also I think your on to something with the peppers!
Deletewell i have to say i have never seen this idea, although i think it is a great one. good for you!
ReplyDeleteYay, another lunch idea for work...
ReplyDeleteHa! What a great idea to lighten up a sandwich. Would you consider linking this up at my Pinworthy Projects Party? I hope to see you there!
ReplyDeleteAWESOME!!! I sooo love cucumbers too! I followed you over from Busy Monday on Pinch of Joy. I am pinning this and am going to hit the follow button next. Have a blessed week.
ReplyDeleteI make something similar all the time. I make mine a little inside out. I spread Laughing Cow cheese on a slice of turkey and wrap spears of cucumber with the turkey. They are a great lunch and my kids love them too!
ReplyDeleteThat sounds really good!
DeleteLove this idea! Now following your blog :) You are welcome to stop by my blog anytime. Have a wonderful week.
ReplyDeleteThanks Audra!! I love your blog:)
Deletemy mother will love this she often uses lettuce leaf instead of bread on her sandwiches
ReplyDeleteAwesome idea! I'm having cucumber week on my blog, Ill have to include this in the post week roundup!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a clever idea! Who needs bread? Please link up to Foodie Friday
ReplyDeleteI'm loving this idea more and more as I'm reading your post.
ReplyDeleteUm, yum!! I'm totally doing this!! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteHi! I just shared your picture of cucumber subs on my FB page Oranges and Almonds. I couldn't resist! Great idea - I'm going to make them for lunch right now!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a neat idea! I'd make them with cream cheese and cut them into slices, I think. Perfect for my lunch box.
ReplyDeleteOh how I LOVE this idea! I am trying to cut back on wheat products and here's a perfect recipe to add to my list of foods to make! I'd love for you to share this on my Marvelous Mondays party. http://www.jamscorner.com/2012/07/marvelous-mondays-link-party-4.html
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Julie
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Fantastic idea and perfect for me with my loq carb thing....
ReplyDeleteSo awesome!! I've been doing low carb for months and this would be FANTASTIC!!
ReplyDeleteJust tried it w/o the mayo/disonaise and it was definitely missing something. But overall not too bad. I'll have to tweak it a bit for some more flavour.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea! Next time use Boars Head meat it is healthier.
ReplyDeleteThese look GREAT!!!
ReplyDeleteI substituted the cheese with cream cheese (cannot get Laughing Cow cheese where I live), and added mashed avocado...better than a regular sandwich! Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteI'm loving these! I first found this on pinterest...and now that I am starting my own blog,I'm already following you to keep me updated if you have more food ideas like this one. :)
ReplyDeleteEnglish cucumbers great to use!! You NEVER have to peel them!
ReplyDeleteSo glad I came across this recipe. Made one tonight with all the above but used sandwich pepperoni and spinach leaves and it was amazing. So looking forward to what I can come up with next! Thanks for sharing!!
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ReplyDeleteI love this recipe a Cucumber Sub. It looks so refreshing and healthy. It is a great alternative to the typical high calorie carbs like processed breads. It is the perfect sandwich to reduce your calorie intake and incorporate into a healthy diet. Here are some more diet snack options that you will enjoy.
ReplyDeleteMix srirachi with mayo for kick and to stretch the mayo out. You could use crab and carrots with this to make it a sort of sushi, since srirachi and mayo is what makes the "spicy" in Spicy California Rolls.
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