Cucumber Tomato Salad

Name: Cucumber Tomato Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 large English cucumber, halved and sliced; 2 cups grape tomatoes, halved; 1 medium red onion, halved and thinly sliced; 1/2 cup balsamic vinaigrette; 3/4 cup crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Yield 6 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

From the colors alone, you can tell this cucumber tomato salad will be bursting with fresh flavors. The feta cheese adds a layer of tang and creaminess. Chilling time aside, this recipe is ready in a matter of minutes.

Ingredients

1 large English cucumber, halved and sliced
2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
1 medium red onion, halved and thinly sliced
1/2 cup balsamic vinaigrette
3/4 cup crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese

Directions

In a large bowl, combine cucumber, tomatoes and onion. Add vinaigrette; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, until serving. Just before serving, stir in cheese. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 90 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 356mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat.

Cucumber salad recipes are my absolute favorite! This fast, fresh salad is a winner at every get together. It's an easygoing, healthy side dish for kabobs, chicken or anything hot off the grill. —Blair Lonergan, Rochelle, Virginia

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