A crisp, refreshing salad designed for women looking to reduce hormone bloating naturally. This recipe helps support estrogen detox thanks to the unique fibers in carrots, while cucumber hydrates and gochugaru adds an anti-inflammatory kick. Perfect for healthy snacking, light lunches, or as a side dish for hormone-friendly meal prep.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Supports natural hormone balance (carrot fiber aids estrogen detox)
- Anti-inflammatory thanks to gochugaru and parsley
- Super quick — ready in under 10 minutes
- Low-calorie and hydrating, perfect for bloat relief
- Vegan, fresh, and ideal for clean eating or light meal prep
Ingredients
Salad
- 1 large cucumber, julienned or sliced thin (approx. 200g)
- 2 medium carrots, julienned (approx. 150g)
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds (15g)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Dressing
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (15ml)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (15ml)
- 1 teaspoon gochugaru (Korean red chili flakes)
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce (5ml)
- ½ teaspoon sugar (2g)
Instructions
- Julienne or ribbon the cucumber and carrots into thin, even strips.
- In a bowl, combine cucumber, carrots, sesame seeds, parsley, and minced garlic.
- Add olive oil, lemon juice, gochugaru, soy sauce, and sugar directly to the bowl.
- Toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Let it rest for 5–10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled or enjoy immediately.
Meal Prep / Storage Tip
Store in an airtight glass container in the fridge for up to 24 hours. For extra crunch, add the dressing only when ready to eat.
Nutritional Info (per serving – makes 2 servings)
- Calories: ~120 kcal
- Fiber: 4g
- Healthy fats: 6g
- Low sugar and bloat-friendly
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