Spicy Cucumber and Pistachio Salad

If you’ve been following me for very long, you’ve probably noticed that I’m a huge fan of recipes that are ready in 10 minutes or less. Not only because I’m the mom to a very busy two year old, so personally, I need quick meals, but also because recipes that use simple ingredients are usually the most likely to make their way into your regular eating routine, which helps you achieve better long term health outcomes. Typically, we can only follow complicated recipes and advice for a limited time, making results short-term (and likely frustrating, as well!)

With the weather heating up here in Southern California, a crisp cucumber salad is exactly what I’ve been loving lately. Hailing from India nearly 3,000 years ago, cucumbers have made their way around the globe. Made up of 95 percent water, the hydrating cucumber is rich in vitamin E and considered a cooling vegetable. In this salad, they are slightly spiced and complemented with crunchy pistachios for a filling snack that is easy to pull together.

While cucumbers are available year-round, their peak season is May through August, so I hope you can head to your local farmer’s market or grocery store to stock up on some of these low carb favorites. And paired with the plant-based protein and fiber of pistachios, this is a smart snack or quick addition to your lunch or dinner meal.

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I love pairing this salad with a serving of fresh, grilled fish or chicken and serving with a healthy complex carb, like a baked sweet potato or 1/2 cup quinoa or even more veggies. I hope you make it your own and enjoy often.  Please share how you ‘complete the plate’ below…it’s always great hearing from you guys!

This recipe is one of five other diabetes-friendly summer recipes in a delicious recipe round-up over on Healthline. Check out the other amazing (low carb) recipes.

And if you haven’t already, be sure to download my FREE 7 day diabetes meal plan here.

Enjoy!