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Tomato Cucumber Salad

Trying to decide what to do with the overabundance of tomatoes you have? Whether you have access to fresh, garden tomatoes or buy them from the grocery store, tomatoes are a rich source of vitamins A & C and the phytochemical lycopene, a cancer-fighting antioxidant.

 

Cooking time: N/A

Ingredients:

Yield: 4 1/2 cup servings

4 medium ripe tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1/2 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped
1/3 cup diced red onion
2 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
2 Tbsp fresh mint, chopped
1 Tbsp red wine vinegar
2 tsp olive oil
1 tsp dijon mustard
salt and black pepper to taste

In large bowl, combine tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, parsley and mint.
In small bowl, whisk together vinegar, oil and mustard.
Add to tomato mixture and toss to coat.
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Serve chilled or at room temperature.



Nutrient analysis per serving
Calories 
 59
Total Fat 
 3 grams
Protein 
 2 grams
Saturated Fat 
 .4 grams
Carbohydrate 
 8 grams
Sodium 
 45 mgs
Fiber 
 2 grams
Cholesterol
 ? mgs

Source: American Cancer Society


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