Cucumbers with Ginger Vinaigrette
Ingredients:
- 2 large cucumbers, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated
Directions:
- Place cucumbers in a bowl or plastic zipper bag. Combine remaining ingredients and pour over cucumbers.
- Chill overnight, mixing occasionally.
Yield:
1 serving
Nutrition Tip
Staying hydrated is important during and after treatment. Drinking water can help you feel better, boost energy levels, manage bowel issues like constipation and keep you from feeling run down. However, consuming vegetables with a high water content can also help to keep you hydrated.
Cucumbers are one example of a vegetable with high water content. Cucumbers also contain Vitamin C and caffeic acid, both of which can help soothe skin.
Source: Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center
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