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Low-Calorie Cucumber Salad Recipes & Food Pairings

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Updated July 2026 One dish that has almost dropped from sight is marinated cucumber salad. Why? It’s flavorful, low-calorie, refreshing-hydrating (they’re 96% water), and full of essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. It’s a great side with just about any sandwich, pairs beautifully with grilled fish and chicken, and is side-salad-worthy year-round (see food pairings below).…
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ST. PATRICK’S DAY RECIPE: Shamrock Shake With Irish Whiskey

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[1] This Shamrock Shake uses a topping of Lucky Charms. Cute as they are, we’d rather have green sprinkles or edible glitter (both photos © Ray’s Boathouse). [2] If you don’t have any green garnishes, you can default to the ubiquitous maraschino cherry. Here’s the best brand from Tillen Farms, all natural and available on…
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GREEN RECIPE FOR ST. PATRICK’s DAY: Greens (Kale), Beans and Pasta

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[1] Fusilli (corkscrew) pasta with white beans and kale. The recipe is below (both photos © DeLallo). [2] Delallo”s biodynamic whole wheat fusilli. You can get it online. [3] Lacinto kale, also known as Tuscan kale, Italian kale and dinosaur kale, among other names (photo © Good Eggs). [4] Dried cannellini beans from Fortuna Sausage…
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