Cucumber Salsa Recipe (Summer Treat)
Cucumber Summer Treat Salad and SproutsCucumbers consist of 95% water and this makes them an ideal hydrating and cooling food. Cucumbers have anti-inflammatory flavonol called fisetin that appears to play an important role in looking after your brain health. There are polyphenols called lignans in cucumbers that may help to reduce the risks of breast, uterine, ovarian and prostate cancers.
The cucumber extract helps to reduce unwanted inflammation. It does so by inhibiting the activity of pro-inflammatory enzymes. Being low in calories and high in fiber, cucumbers are ideal for both weight loss and digestive health.
Recipe Category:
Salad & Sprouts
Recipe Cuisine:
International
Total Time (Minutes):
20
Servings:
4
Ingredients:
- Cucumber,chopped - 1
- fennel bulb, thinly diced - 1
- Avocado - pared, pitted, and diced - 1
- Red onion, finely chopped - half
- Pickled banana peppers, diced - Half Cup
- Cilantro, chopped - Half Cup
- Honey - 2 tbsp
- Fresh lemon juice - 3 tbsp
- Pepper and salt to taste
Instructions:
- Mix together all these ingredients in a big glass bowl.
- Cover it with cling foil & serve it chilled.