Must Have Fresh Crunchy Salty Summer Side Salad Recipe
Talk about a twist on sliced fresh cucumbers! Holly turned a classic, popular side dish into a refreshing Cucumber, Mint and Feta Salad. This stellar and simple recipe is from the Ready Made Menu chapter from KITCHEN 101: Secrets to Cooking Confidence. This light salad perfectly accompaniments any entrée dish including chicken, seafood and grilled red meat. With temperatures rising, this vegetarian & diabetic friendly side dish provides just the cooling crunch all your Summer meals need.
| Servings 4 (3/4 cup) servings |
- 3 cups thinly sliced peeled cucumber
- 1/4 cup crumbled reduced-fat feta
- 1/4 cup seasoned rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons chopped green onion
- 3 tablespoons fresh chopped mint
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts toasted
- salt and pepper to taste
Ingredients
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- In bowl, combine cucumber and feta.
- In small bowl, whisk together vinegar, oil and green onion. Toss with cucumber and feta. Add mint and pine nuts. Season to taste.
Calories 96 kcal Calories from Fat 57%, Fat 6 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 3 mg, Sodium 320 mg, Carbohydrates 7 g, Dietary Fiber 1 g, Total Sugars 6 g, Protein 3 g, Dietary Exchanges: 1/2 other carbohydrate, 1 fat
Terrific Tip: This is one time fresh mint makes a difference. Pine nuts are pricey so if you don’t want to use them, just leave them out.
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Simple Healthy Recipes from KITCHEN 101 Cookbook
If you like this Cucumber, Mint & Feta Salad, try another fresh recipe also from KITCHEN 101: Secrets to Cooking Confidence. Marinated Shrimp and Artichokes is favorite shrimp and artichoke dip recipe that’s always popular. Use as a dip or enjoy leftovers as a salad.
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