pitta

Cooling Cucumber Mint Bowl

Name: Cooling Cucumber Mint Bowl
Prep time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 2, sliced English cucumbers; 1/4 cup Fresh mint; 2 tbsp Fresh dill; 1 cup Cooked quinoa; 2 tbsp Lemon juice; 2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil; to taste Sea salt

A crunchy, hydrating salad to cool internal heat on warm days.

Prep 15 min Serves 2lunch

Ingredients

English cucumbers2, sliced
Fresh mint1/4 cup
Fresh dill2 tbsp
Cooked quinoa1 cup
Lemon juice2 tbsp
Extra virgin olive oil2 tbsp
Sea saltto taste

Method

1
Combine cucumber, herbs and quinoa in a bowl.
2
Whisk lemon juice, oil and salt.
3
Toss dressing through and rest 5 minutes.
4
Serve at room temperature.

Ayurvedic rationale

Cucumber, mint and dill are classic Pitta-pacifying — they cool the blood and calm heat.

Nutrition notes

Hydrating and low glycemic; a good post-workout choice on hot days.

Traditional wisdom is a lens, not medical advice. Please consult a professional if you have allergies or a medical condition.