I noticed a fan in a friend and fellow journalist, who shared her own take on his recipes on Instagram, and asked her what she thought of the trend. “I know cucumber salads are already very popular in Asian cuisine, but I love Logan’s charming way of explaining how to make them,” she says. “They’re really easy, healthy and a nice change from the usual salads. Cucumbers are cheap and delicious and you don’t need to buy a lot of ingredients to try one of these recipes – most of them I already had in my cupboard. Plus, making something and eating it in a bowl is a whole new thing.” You literally shake it to make it.“
Benefits of cucumber for your health
Cucumber salad may be having a moment, but vegetables in general are full of health benefits. “The ‘water your gut’ beauty food,” says Jessica Shand, a naturopathic nutritionist. “It doesn’t often get the credit it deserves, probably because of its bland flavor and the fact that it’s a bit like an old-fashioned salad. But it’s a great cleansing and beauty food to add to your summer meals.”
Nutritionally, cucumbers are 95 percent water, so they’re super hydrating and have a ton of benefits for all aspects of your health—including your skin. “I like to think of cucumbers as a great way to stay hydrated, but with all the added benefits of soluble fiber to nourish your digestive system, help flush toxins from your system, prevent constipation, and create a less acidic environment in your body to create a gut microbiome,” she says.
