Lunch: Japanese Cucumber Salad

Serve this vegetable side dish with grilled fish or chicken and a side of brown rice.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Sesame Seeds

Health and fertility benefits of Japanese Cucumber Salad

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

Ingredients

1 medium cucumber
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 teaspoon Splenda or Stevia
1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted

Instructions

Peel the cucumbers to leave alternating green stripes. Slice the cucumbers in half lengthwise and scrape the seeds out with a spoon.
Using a mandolin, food processor, or knife, slice the cucumber into very thin slices.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the vinegar, canola oil, Splenda or Stevia, and salt (optional).
Toss the cucumbers and sesame seeds in the dressing and serve.

Chef Tip: You can find a reasonably priced hand held slicer (also called a mandolin) in any kitchen supply store. Using it makes this salad really easy and consistent.  

MAKE IT GLUTEN-FREE: Confirm all ingredients are gluten-free and this recipe can be made gluten-free.

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