Is there any veggie more refreshing than a cucumber? Okay, they are technically a fruit, but we eat them like vegetables so let’s just call them veggies…
Tag: Cucumber
We’ve been lucky with the weather this week and the warm days inspired me to create a recipe for cucumber yogurt salad. This salad has a Middle Eastern flair to it that you can’t miss. You could easily find it served at a meal with hummus, tahini, and tabouleh. But I like to make a large bowl of it and eat it for breakfast after a long run. It's filling, easy to make and tastes great.
Even in its original form, gazpacho is already a raw food. It's traditionally a cold tomato soup, but many variations of fruits and vegetables work nicely. Some people like it pureed more thoroughly, for a smoother soup, while others (like me) prefer to keep it chunkier.
The cucumber’s flesh is comprised primarily of water, so it has very few calories, and helps keep you hydrated. Its peel is an excellent source…