Cucumbers are a valuable food and should be eaten almost daily by growing children and anemic people, especially if much muscular work is required. If eaten in combination with half a dozen other articles, it produces indigestion. Cucumbers should never be eaten at night.
CABBAGE SALAD.
Use the innermost part of a head of cabbage. Cut and chop very fine, add lemon and olive oil, and mix with mayonnaise dressing. A cold grated potato may be added for those who have difficulty in digesting cabbage.
TOMATO AND WATERCRESS SALAD.
Carefully wash some watercress, dry, and mix with equal parts of sliced tomatoes. Use French or mayonnaise dressing.
DANDELION SALAD.
Carefully wash and mix with finely cut green onions and French dressing.
YELLOW DOCK SALAD OR SOUR GRASS.
Wash and serve plain or mix with lemon and olive oil.