Cucumber and Tomato Salad
Ingredients
| 1 | cucumbers, medium size, cut into thin rounds | 240 g | |
| 2 | tomatoes, sliced | 240 g | |
| 30 mL | Classic Vinaigrette | 2 tbsp | |
| 1 pinch | salt [optional] | 0.1 g | |
| ground pepper to taste [optional] | |||
| 1 tbsp | chives, fresh [optional] | 3 g |
Before you start
A mandolin will make slicing the cucumber easier.
Method
- Peel the cucumbers, slice them into rounds and sprinkle them with salt. Let them drain a few minutes.
- Slice the tomatoes and arrange them on the individual plates. Add the cucumbers.
- Pour the classic vinaigrette over the salad. Add salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with chopped chives and serve.
Nutrition Facts Table
per 1 serving (220g)
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Amount % Daily Value |
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Calories 130 |
|
Fat 11 g 18 % |
|
Saturated
1.6 g 8 % |
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Cholesterol 0 mg |
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Sodium 20 mg 1 % |
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Carbohydrate 8 g 3 % |
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Fibre 2 g 9 % |
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Sugars 5 g |
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Protein 2 g |
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Vitamin A 36 % |
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Vitamin C 30 % |
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Calcium 3 % |
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Iron 5 % |
Servings of Canada's Food Guide
1 serving of this recipe is equivalent to :
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Vegetables and Fruits : | 2 ¾ | servings |
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Grain Products : | 0 | serving |
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Milk and Alternatives : | 0 | serving |
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Meat and Alternatives : | 0 | serving |
Claims
This recipe is :- Free :
- Added Sugar, Cholesterol, Trans Fat
- Low :
- Saturated Fat, Sodium
- Source of :
- Copper, Fibre, Folacin, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Pantothenic Acid, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C
- Good source of :
- Potassium, Vitamin E
- Excellent source of :
- Vitamin A, Vitamin K
- Diet-related health claims :
- Artery-healthy, Heart-healthy
DIABETES Exchange
| Food Group | Exchanges |
|---|---|
| Vegetables | 1 |
| Fats | 2 |
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Members' Reviews
wildwomanjd
2010-11-10T02:52:38+00:00 november 10, 2010 | I would make this recipe againCaptures the best of both tomatoes and cucumbers. One of my favorite salads.
GiftedDesigns
2010-03-07T20:48:09+00:00 march 07, 2010 | I would make this recipe againI've made this several times already and it's delicious every time. The only thing I add is about a tbsp of feta....it just gives it a little sumpin-sumpin' extra...:)
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november 10, 2010 | I would make this recipe againCaptures the best of both tomatoes and cucumbers. One of my favorite salads.
GiftedDesigns
march 07, 2010 | I would make this recipe againI've made this several times already and it's delicious every time. The only thing I add is about a tbsp of feta....it just gives it a little sumpin-sumpin' extra...:)
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