If I could paraphrase a well-known proverb, I would say “one cucumber a day keeps the doctor away”.  As cucumbers almost entirely consist of water, they help to eliminate toxins and keep your body hydrated. They are a great source of silica, which is known for promoting joint health by making connective tissues stronger. Cucumbers are also rich in a number of vitamins and minerals, such as vitamins A, C, K, B, potassium, calcium, magnesium and more. Therefore, next time, when you think of a snack, reach out for those cucumbers!

Back in France, in summer we used to go to a local farm to gather fresh fruits and vegetables. I particularly enjoyed picking mini cucumbers as they tasted phenomenally fresh. I can eat tons of those cucumbers, even though mixing them with fresh mint and pearl onions makes a great summer salad. In winter, when young cucumbers are not readily available, I like to alter this salad by adding acidic fruits, such as oranges or grapefruits. Citrus fruits add a festive note to the salad and I find myself making this orange cucumber salad every so often during colder months of the year.

Orange Cucumber Salad

 

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Prep time

5 mins

Total time

5 mins

 

Author: Zesty Paleo

Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 4 small cucumbers
• 2 small oranges*
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon orange juice
• ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon light honey
• Handful mint leaves
• Salt to taste

Instructions

1. Slice the cucumbers, segment the oranges and transfer them into a salad bowl.
2. To prepare vinaigrette whisk together the olive oil, lemon and orange juice, ground ginger, honey, and salt.
3. Add vinaigrette to the salad and mix everything together.
4. Garnish with mint leaves and serve.

Notes

*You can use 1 grapefruit instead.

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