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Tomato Cucumber Salad

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Tomato Cucumber Salad

Tomato Cucumber Salad

Fiona Haynes
Simple and refreshing, this tomato cucumber salad is a great picnic salad or accompaniment to grilled lean meat, fish or chicken.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 4 roma or vine ripe tomatoes
  • 1 medium cucumber
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp sugar
  • 2 tsp chopped fresh basil
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Preparation:

Slice tomatoes and cucumber thinly and place in a medium bowl. Combine vinegar, oil and sugar. Drizzle over sliced tomatoes and cucumber. Toss, then sprinkle with chopped basil. Refrigerate or serve at room temperature.

Serves 4

Per Serving: Calories 58, Calories from Fat 14, Total Fat 1.6g (sat 0.3g), Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 12mg, Carbohydrate 9.4g, Fiber 1.9g, Protein 1.6g

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