Minted Cucumber Salad

  Lunch

Fresh herbs and a light vinaigrette season the garden-fresh cucumbers and tomatoes in this easy salad. I'm a busy pastor's wife and mother and am always looking for new recipes that can be prepared quickly but don't sacrifice taste or nutrition.

Minted Cucumber Salad

Average Rating: 5

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 20 min.
YIELD: 6 servings.

Ingredients

  • 2 large cucumbers, chopped
  • 2 cups seeded chopped tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  • 1. In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the lemon juice, oil, salt and pepper. Add to cucumber mixture; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 113 calories, 9g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 403mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein.
Diabetic Exchanges:
2 fat, 1 vegetable.

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