Refreshing Cucumber Salad
Makes 2 servings (1.5 cups)
INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup chopped cucumber
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. sesame oil
- 1 handful fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tsp. rice vinegar (optional)
- 1 garlic clove, minced (optional)
- chili oil or dried red pepper flakes, to taste (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS
Place chopped cucumber in medium bowl. In small bowl or jar, combine salt, oil, and cilantro to make dressing. Stir in optional ingredients for additional flavor if desired. Stir or shake sealed bowl or jar until well combined. Pour dressing over cucumber and serve.
Strawberry Kale Yogurt Smoothie
Makes 1 serving
INGREDIENTS
- 3/4 cup (1 container) whole milk yogurt
- 1/2 cup apple, orange, or other fruit juice
- 1 large handful strawberries, washed and stems removed
- 1 banana, cut into quarters
- 1 handful chopped kale or spinach
- 3 tbsp. leftover cooked oatmeal
- Small handful almonds or nut of choice (1/2–1 oz.)
- 1/2 cup ice
- A pinch of salt
INSTRUCTIONS
Add ingredients to blender in order listed, starting with softest items. Blend on high until well combined, then pour into glass.
Strawberry Salsa
Serve with tortilla chips. For a tropical twist, add 1/2 to 1 cup peeled and diced mango.
INGREDIENTS
- 2 cups strawberries, roughly chopped
- 1 cup chopped tomato (about 1 large tomato)
- 1/2 cup red onion, roughly chopped
- 1 jalapeño pepper, finely diced (optional)
- 2 tbsp. chopped cilantro
- 1 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp. lemon or lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
INSTRUCTIONS
Combine chopped strawberries, tomatoes, onions, pepper, and cilantro in bowl and set aside. In a lidded jar or small bowl, shake or whisk together vinegar and lemon or lime juice; add salt and pepper to taste. Pour dressing over strawberry mixture and gently stir until evenly coated.
Watermelon Gazpacho
INGREDIENTS
- 2 stalks lemongrass, roughly chopped
- 3 cups water
- 4 tbsp. minced ginger
- 10 cups pureed watermelon (1 medium watermelon, rind and seeds removed)
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp. Tabasco sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup chopped mint
INSTRUCTIONS
Simmer lemongrass in water for 20 minutes. Puree with minced ginger in blender for two minutes, then strain. Add lemongrass mixture to watermelon puree. Stir in olive oil and apple cider vinegar. Chill for at least six hours. Season with Tabasco sauce and salt and pepper to taste before serving, and garnish with chopped mint.
