Nutrition Facts
Hearty Tomato Cucumber Salad
Amount per Serving
Calories
343
% Daily Value*
Fat
28
g
43
%
Saturated Fat
4
g
25
%
Sodium
11
mg
0
%
Potassium
422
mg
12
%
Carbohydrates
22
g
7
%
Fiber
5
g
21
%
Sugar
6
g
7
%
Protein
4
g
8
%
Vitamin A
2059
IU
41
%
Vitamin C
67
mg
81
%
Calcium
38
mg
4
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Hearty Tomato Cucumber Salad
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups cooked whole grain or pasta of choice
- 2 cups ripe tomatoes chopped
- 2 cups cucumbers peeled (optional), diced
- 1 cup bell pepper any color, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon fresh mint chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook whole grain or pasta according to directions; let cool.
- Mix together the grain or pasta with the tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, mint and parsley.
- Thoroughly combine the olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper for the dressing.
- Toss the salad with the dressing and let marinate in refrigerator for one hour.
- Adjust seasoning and dressing to desired taste and texture.
