Lunch: Cucumber and Sesame Salad

  Summer Fest Ingredient: Cukes n’ Zukes Sliced, chopped, dipped or dressed, cucumbers are one of the most versatile vine veggies. And what better way to kick off the launch of Summer Fest 2010 than with a refreshing pickled salad loaded with carrots and

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Sesame Seeds

Health and fertility benefits of Cucumber and Sesame Salad

Sesame seeds help with progesterone balance. Lignans found in in sesame seeds help to prevent excess estrogen production.

Ingredients

1 1/2 teaspoons white sesame seeds
3 cups very thinly sliced cucumbers
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup diced red onion
1/2 cup carrots, peeled and julienned
1 cup rice wine vinegar
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon sesame seed oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 1/2 teaspoons sugar

Instructions

Toast the sesame seeds in a dry saute pan set over medium-low heat until they become golden brown.
In a large bowl, combine the toasted sesame seeds with the remaining ingredients.
Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least two hours (stirring occasionally) before serving.

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