Lunch: Cucumber Ribbon Salad

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Salmon, Lemon

Health and fertility benefits of Cucumber Ribbon Salad

Salmon is rich in omega-3 fatty acids and also one of the best sources of vitamin D. Keeping vitamin D levels up is important to women with PCOS. Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to.

Ingredients

3 tablespoons minced shallot
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
1/2 teaspoon grated fresh lemon zest
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 1/2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
3 English (seedless) cucumbers, peeled
4 ounces smoked salmon, optional

Instructions

Whisk together the shallot, mint, dill, lemon zest, olive oil, and lemon juice in a small bowl. Add the sugar, salt, and the white pepper. Cut the cucumbers in half crosswise. Using a vegetable peeler, peel long strips to form ribbons, and place the ribbons in a salad bowl. Add the dressing to the cucumber ribbons and toss to combine. Arrange the cucumber ribbons on four salad plates. If using, tuck slices of salmon in among the ribbons, or drape them loosely over all. Serve immediately.

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