Hydrating Cucumbers
Did you know that cucumbers are made up of 95% water? This makes them a great source of hydration on a hot summer day. Cucumbers are also a great source of fiber which can support our digestion, blood sugar balance, and cardiovascular health. Lastly, they are a powerhouse of nutrition including vitamins A, C, K, and minerals like potassium and magnesium. Whether you eat them on their own, dunked in a delicious bean dip, or blended into a sauce like our cucumber sauce recipe below, they are truly a super vegetable. Check out Chef Joe’s recipe below for Citrus Dill Salmon paired with a tangy Cucumber Sauce!
Healing Meals Recipe: Citrus Dill Salmon with Cucumber Sauce
Citrus Dill Salmon Ingredients:
- 2 lb wild salmon filet
- Pinch of sea salt
- Pinch of ground black pepper
- 1 orange, zested and juiced
- 1 lime, zested and juiced
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- ¼ cup chopped fresh dill
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
Citrus Dill Salmon Instructions:
- Season salmon with a pinch of sea salt and ground black pepper.
- Make marinade by combining zest and juice of orange, lime, and lemon, and fresh dill and olive oil.
- Coat salmon in marinade, cover, and refrigerate for 4 hours or longer or ½ hour before cooking.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Remove salmon from marinade and lay on parchment lined baking sheet. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F. Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes before enjoying. Serve with cucumber sauce!
Cucumber Sauce Ingredients:
- 1 large cucumber, deseeded
- ¼ bunch fresh dill
- ¼ bunch fresh cilantro
- 1 cup mayonnaise (choose option with avocado oil)
- 4 scallions
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice (fresh or bottled okay)
- 1 garlic clove
- Sea salt and black pepper to taste
Cucumber Sauce Instructions: Combine all ingredients in blender and blend until combined. Taste test for salt/pepper.
