Zucchini and cucumbers are the stars of these tasty recipes. Take a look through our gallery to find ideas for your next meal.

Put away the hot sauce. This Southwestern take on the Italian favorite packs its own heat. Corn kernels add sweetness and textural flair.

This fresh mix of zucchini, cherry tomatoes, basil leaves, olive oil and chopped walnuts makes an easy, no-cook side to simple grilled chicken or poached fish. Try it on its own for a light, detoxifying dinner.

Delicious any time of year, this dinner recipe is particularly suited for warmer months, when zucchini and mint are plentiful and the grilling is easy.

Cilantro, mint, and a bit of ginger flavor the zucchini and fish, while whole-wheat couscous brings whole-grain wholesomeness.

If there's a break in the heat and you can fire up your oven, or if you have a toaster oven large enough to accommodate an 8-inch square baking dish, it's worth making this veggie version of the baked pasta classic, full of plenty of fiber, vitamin C, potassium, and no gluten.

Marjoram, with its hint of balsam, complements mild yellow and green summer squash in this simple crustless zucchini pie. It is topped by tomato slices and low-fat feta cheese, a lean choice. If yellow zucchini are unavailable, use all green zucchini.

Vegetables with a high water content -- like zucchini and summer squash -- cook beautifully on the grill; the dry heat evaporates the water and allows them to brown easily.

Fresh carrots and zucchini keep these muffins moist.

Quinoa, which is used like a grain but is really a seed, can be found at natural foods stores and many supermarkets.

This is based on traditional panzanella -- an Italian bread salad -- but the ingredients are grilled to intensify their flavor.

Ensconced in each of these savory cornmeal tartlets is a bounty of vegetables, including zucchini.

Made of vegetables that are plentiful in summer and store-bough curry paste, this simple saute assembles in a cinch. Pair it with seared salmon for a quick, tasty meal.

Use curled campanelle or bow-tie-shape farfalle for this recipe; the edges and folds are good for cathcing the ham, zucchini, and creamy yogurt sauce.

Sauteed strips of zucchini make a fresh, simple accompaniment to chicken spirals that are surprisingly simple to make: Just top pounded breasts with pesto, roll, and secure with toothpicks.

This refreshing appetizer doesn't require any cooking: Cucumbers are simply washed, cut, and hollowed out, then filled with low-fat cottage cheese and topped with clover sprouts.

Low-fat yogurt makes this refreshing summer soup healthy.

Cool and refreshing, this dip pairs best with raw vegetables like carrots, cucumbers, and bell peppers.

During the transition from spring to summer, in that very short time when the bounty of both seasons' produce is available, take full advantage with this fresh, flavorful succotash recipe.

This quick appetizer contains folate -- which produces dopamine, a neurotransmitter linked to pleasure -- and vitamin C, which helps counteract the damage brought about by the stress hormone cortisol.

The smooth texture of avocado gives chilled soup a thick consistency, making heavy cream or sour cream unnecessary; avocado can similarly stand in for butter or cheese in a sandwich.

Crisp pappadams (crackerlike flatbreads) in a warm oven before serving with this fresh, creamy, spiced yogurt dip.

These fresh, flavorful cocktail nibbles are high in protein and calcium -- and, unlike more traditional version of the classic, low in fat. Dijon mustard, capers, cucumber, and dill bring surprising taste and texture.

The next time the temperatures rise, don't reach for a sugary or chemical-laden soft drink. Instead, drop one of these ice cubes infused with cucumber and basil into a tall glass of water and keep your cool the natural way.

Cooling melon and cucumber contrast with the heat of sliced chile and smoky grilled pork in this easy Vietnamese- and Thai-inspired recipe.

Cucumber and melon are both super thirst quenchers; together they are a classic flavor combo. If you want a drink with a bit of a kick, add a pour of sake.