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Cucumber Blueberry Salad

Cucumber Blueberry Salad
Makes: 4 Servings
Preparation Time: 20 minutes

A quick, simple and refreshing salad featuring fresh blueberries and crisp cucumber chunks with feta cheese, arugula, and a lime vinaigrette.

Ingredients

  • Vinaigrette
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons white balsamic (or other) vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice, freshly squeezed or bottled
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
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  • Salad
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • 1 medium greenhouse-grown cucumber, cut into small chunks
  • 4 cups fresh arugula
  • 1/4 medium red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup crumbled reduced-fat Feta cheese
  • 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped walnuts (toasted optional)
  • 4 slices whole grain bread

Directions

  1. In a small bowl whisk together vinaigrette ingredients.
  2. In a large bowl mix together all salad ingredients, except bread.
  3. When ready to serve, add vinaigrette to salad and toss.
  4. Toast bread, then cut into four pieces.

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Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 232
Total Fat 11 g
Saturated Fat 3 g
Cholesterol 8 mg
Sodium 424 mg
Carbohydrates 27 g
Dietary Fiber 4 g
Total Sugars 8 g
Added Sugars included 3 g
Protein 8 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 154 mg
Iron 2 mg
Potassium 315 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 232
Total Fat 11 g
Saturated Fat 3 g
Monounsaturated Fat 5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3 g
Linoleic Acid 3 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.5 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 8 mg
Carbohydrates 27 g
Dietary Fiber 4 g
Total Sugars 8 g
Added Sugars included 3 g
Protein 8 g
Minerals
Calcium 154 mg
Potassium 315 mg
Sodium 424 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 2 mg
Magnesium 55 mg
Phosphorus 152 mg
Selenium 11 mg
Zinc 1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 39 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.2 mg
Vitamin B12 0.2 mcg
Vitamin C 10 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 2 mg
Vitamin K 42 mcg
Folate 49 mcg
Thiamin 0.2 mg
Riboflavin 0.2 mg
Niacin 2 mg
Choline 22 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Dairy 1/4 cups
Fruit 1/4 cups
Grains 1 1/2 ounces
Protein Foods 1/2 ounces
Vegetables 1 cups