Cucumber and Mint Salad

Benefits: helps cool inflammation and hydrate the body, supports digestion and reduces bloating, and helps the liver metabolise excess estrogen.

Ingredients

• 1 large cucumber (thinly sliced)

• 1 small handful of fresh mint leaves (torn or chopped)

• 2 handfuls of salad leaves (rocket, watercress, or mixed baby greens)

• Juice of ½ lemon

• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

• Pinch of sea salt (plus cracked black pepper to taste)

Instructions

• Wash and dry your salad leaves and mint.

• Thinly slice the cucumber and toss with the greens and mint in a bowl.

• In a small cup, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.

• Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss gently.

• Let it sit for 5–10 minutes for the flavours to settle, then serve immediately.