Crunchy, cooling, and in season, cucumbers are so right now. These inventive ideas make the most of them
[#### Cucumber Granita
](http://weightloss-tricks.today/recipe/cucumber-granita%29%3Cbr/%3E%3Cem%3EJames Syhabout of Hawker Fare in Oakland, CA
"Cucumbers are even more refreshing frozen," says Syhabout. "Try using this as a topper for tomato or shrimp salads, as well as fresh raw seafood."
[#### Cucumber and Radish Salad
](http://weightloss-tricks.today/recipe/cucumber-and-radish-salad%29%3Cbr/%3E%3Cem%3EMichael Lindley of Public House in Chattanooga, TN
"Cucumbers are great in picnic food, something you can take with you anywhere," says Lindley.
[#### Cucumber Salsa
](http://weightloss-tricks.today/recipe/cucumber-salsa%29%3Cbr/%3E%3Cem%3EBernie Kantak of Citizen Public House in Scottsdale, AZ
"I use fresh cucumbers in a crisp salsa to garnish seared tuna," says Kantak.
Jody Adams of Trade in Boston
"Nobody thinks to cook cucumbers, but I treat them as I would any vegetable," says Adams.