{"id":6950,"date":"2013-06-18T08:40:45","date_gmt":"2013-06-18T15:40:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/myreachup.org\/?p=6950"},"modified":"2022-06-18T08:47:58","modified_gmt":"2022-06-18T15:47:58","slug":"meet-the-diet-worthy-healthy-cucumber","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/myreachup.org\/meet-the-diet-worthy-healthy-cucumber\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet the diet-worthy, healthy CUCUMBER!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Cucumbers are found in cultures all over the world, and they\u2019re oh-so good for you!<\/p>\n

Here are two great recipes using cucumbers to try this summer. Experiment with the variations too! Cukes are inexpensive and healthy too!<\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/a>Sour Cream Cucumber Salad<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

3 medium cucumbers, <\/strong>peeled & thinly sliced
\n1\/2 teaspoon (tsp) salt
\n<\/strong>1\/2 cup green onions <\/strong>finely chopped
\n1 tablespoon (Tbsp) white vinegar
\n<\/strong>Dash white pepper <\/strong>(regular pepper is fine)
\n1\/4 cup of light sour cream<\/strong><\/p>\n

Directions:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Sprinkle the cucumbers with salt and let stand for 15 minutes. Drain liquid. Add onions, vinegar, and pepper. Just before serving, stir in sour cream.<\/p>\n

Variation: Don\u2019t use sour cream; replace white vinegar with red wine vinegar.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\"\"<\/a>Cucumbers come to the aid of puffy eyes or sunburned skin<\/strong><\/p>\n