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Cucumber Salad with Tomatoes

Cucumber Salad with Tomatoes

356 Ratings
356 Ratings
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Ensalada de Pepino con Tomate
Makes: 4 servings
Total Cost: $$$$

Fresh tomatoes and cucumbers make this couscous salad a summer time treat.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cucumber, diced
  • 1 cup tomato, seeded and diced
  • 1/4 cup sweet onion, chopped
  • 2 cups couscous, cooked (or rice)
  • 2 teaspoons dill weed, chopped
  • 1/2 cup Italian salad dressing, low-fat

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Toss together the cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, couscous (or rice), dill, and salad dressing.
  3. Chill for 1 hour.
  4. Serve.

Notes

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Source:

Don’t Play With Your Food: Spring and Summer Cookbook
Arizona Nutrition Network

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 137
Total Fat 2 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 252 mg
Carbohydrates 25 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Total Sugars 5 g
Added Sugars included 2 g
Protein 4 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 36 mg
Iron 1 mg
Potassium 304 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 137
Total Fat 2 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g
Linoleic Acid 1 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.1 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 0 mg
Cholesterol 0 mg
Carbohydrates 25 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Total Sugars 5 g
Added Sugars included 2 g
Protein 4 g
Minerals
Calcium 36 mg
Potassium 304 mg
Sodium 252 mg
Copper 121 mcg
Iron 1 mg
Magnesium 24 mg
Phosphorus 52 mg
Selenium 22 mcg
Zinc 0 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 23 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0.2 mg
Vitamin B12 0 mg
Vitamin C 9 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 2 mg
Vitamin K 19 mcg
Folate 32 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.1 mg
Riboflavin 0.1 mg
Niacin 1 mg
Choline 12 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Vegetables 1 cups
Grains 1 ounce

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Ijhave been using this recipe for years and it always a crowd pleaser!
09/28/11
Great taste, easy to make. We are using the recipe at our Farmers Markets and in our Cook It Quick newsletter.
06/28/11
A light an refreshing salad. Delicious!
01/03/08
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