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Tomato and Cucumber Salad

Tomato and Cucumber Salad

42 Ratings
42 Ratings
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Tomato and Cucumber Salad in a bowl
Makes: 12 Servings
Total Cost: $$$$

This refreshing salad is an excellent source of vitamin C and a great way to take advantage of the vegetables’ summer growing season.

Ingredients

Salad
  • 4 large tomatoes (cubed)
  • 1 large cucumber (chopped)
  • 1 cup red onion (chopped)
  • 1 cup green pepper (chopped)
  • 1/3 cup parsley (chopped)
Dressing
  • 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (or oil of your choice)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the salad ingredients.
  3. In a small bowl, mix the dressing ingredients together.
  4. Pour the dressing over the salad. Mix well.
  5. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Notes

Source:

University of Nebraska at Lincoln
Nebraska Nutrition Education Program

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 3/4 cup
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 34
Total Fat 1 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 103 mg
Carbohydrates 5 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Total Sugars 3 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 1 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 17 mg
Iron 0 mg
Potassium 225 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 34
Total Fat 1 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Linoleic Acid 0 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 0 mg
Cholesterol 0 mg
Carbohydrates 5 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Total Sugars 3 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 1 g
Minerals
Calcium 17 mg
Potassium 225 mg
Sodium 103 mg
Copper 67 mcg
Iron 0 mg
Magnesium 13 mg
Phosphorus 27 mg
Selenium 0 mcg
Zinc 0 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 35 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0.1 mg
Vitamin B12 0 mg
Vitamin C 22 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 35 mcg
Folate 18 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0 mg
Riboflavin 0 mg
Niacin 0 mg
Choline 7 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Vegetables 3/4 cups

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