07/02/2026
🥒🌿 One of our favorite things about summer? All of the fresh, cooling produce that's in season.
When the temperatures rise, this simple cucumber and mint salad is something we find ourselves making again and again. It's crisp, refreshing, comes together in just a few minutes, and according to Traditional Chinese Medicine, it's filled with ingredients that are traditionally used to help cool the body and replenish fluids during the warmer months.
Here's what you'll need:
🥒 2 Persian cucumbers, thinly sliced
🌿 A handful of fresh mint, chopped
🌱 A handful of cilantro, chopped
🥄 1 tbsp rice vinegar
🥄 1 tsp sesame oil
✨ 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
🧂 A pinch of sea salt
Just toss everything together and enjoy! It pairs beautifully with grilled fish, tofu, or your favorite summer meal.
TCM encourages us to eat with the seasons. Summer is a time of abundance, and choosing fresh, hydrating foods is one simple way to support your body as the weather changes.
If you make this recipe, let us know what you think! And if you have a favorite summer dish, we'd love to hear about it in the comments. 💚