This tasty side salad has many of the traditional bright and fresh flavors of Mediterranean cuisine. It's a perfect sidekick for grilled chicken and a good way to make use of summer's garden bounty.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
Calories | 88 | |
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Total Fat | 4.0 g | |
Saturated Fat | 0.5 g | |
Trans Fat | 0.0 g | |
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 2.5 g | |
Cholesterol | 0 mg | |
Sodium | 86 mg | |
Total Carbohydrate | 13 g | |
Dietary Fiber | 3 g | |
Sugars | 7 g | |
Added Sugars | 0 g | |
Protein | 3 g |
Ingredients
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2 medium cucumbers, unpeeled, seeded, and diced -
4 medium tomatoes, seeded and diced -
1 medium red onion, diced -
2 tablespoons fat-free feta cheese, crumbled -
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint or parsley OR -
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon dried mint or parsley, crumbled -
Juice of 2 medium limes -
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil -
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Directions
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In a small bowl, stir together the cucumber, tomatoes, onion, feta, and mint. Refrigerate, covered, for 20 minutes. -
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, oil and pepper. -
Pour over the cucumber mixture, tossing to coat.