herb sabzi & cucumber
fresh herbs, lemon
hot flash cook
Hot Flash Cook Herb Sabzi & Cucumber
serves 4
ingredients
- 2 cups fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 cup fresh dill, chopped
- 1 cup fresh mint, chopped
- 2 medium cucumbers, diced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oilheart health
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegarblood sugar & pre-diabetes
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon sumac
method
- Roughly chop all herbs and place in a large bowl.
- Add diced cucumbers and sliced red onion.
- Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Pour dressing over herbs and vegetables and toss gently.
- Let sit for 10 minutes before serving.
- Finish with sumac.
the swaps that make it work
Olive oil only
→ Olive oil + red wine vinegar
Vinegar adds brightness and helps stabilize blood sugar without changing the authentic flavor profile.
Optional sumac
→ Sumac included as standard
Makes the traditional Middle Eastern herb salad complete and adds natural tang.
nutrition per serving
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140 kcal7% DV
Protein
2g4% DV
Fiber
2g8% DV
Saturated fat
1.3g7% DV
Added sugar
0g0% DV
Sodium
560mg24% DV
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Recipes are informational — not medical or dietary advice. Draft — review & adjust.

