Cucumber/Tomato Salad

A refreshing, simple vegan salad made with crisp cucumbers and juicy tomatoes. Packed with hydration, fiber, antioxidants, and vitamins like C and K, it’s low calorie, nutrient-rich, and perfect as a side or quick snack.

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Meeting your Daily Recommendation?

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Protein

Fiber

Iron

Calcium

B12

Main components

Tomatoes: 95% water → excellent for hydration and maintaining electrolyte balance. Contains flavonoids and tannins → help reduce oxidative stress and inflammation. Water + fiber help support digestion and regular bowel movements

Cucumber: Fiber + water help support regular digestion and gut health. Adds crunch, hydration, and nutrients to salads, sandwiches, wraps, or snacks without adding calories or fat.

Dried herbs: High in antioxidants (concentrated source of polyphenols, flavonoids, and carotenoids). Contains compounds that help lower inflammation in the body

Cucumber-Tomato Salad

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Ingredients

1 Cucumber
1 Tomato (Heirloom/Roma/Mini/whatever you have)
1 tablespoon Red Wine Vinegar
Herbs (dried or fresh)
Salt & Pepper

Method

Mix it and adjust to taste.

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Cucumber

Celtic Sea Salt

Supplement B12

Dried herbs

Hey!

I’m Madeline! One icky piece of chicken a few years ago quickly led me to plant-based eating. But I’ll admit, those irksome comments from a friend or family around the holidays, gets you thinking. You know, maybe we vegans are sickly haha. No no, we’re definitely fine and likely much healthier. But, most people do lack iron, and vegans definitely struggle with B12. And if you feel sluggish all the time, you just may be one of those people.

Eat well, feel good :)

So, my goal here is to make it easier for people to connect their daily health directly to the food they eat. Eat well, feel good!

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