Jun 23, 2009 10:13 am US/Pacific
Minted Cucumber Salad
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Cucumbers are the main ingredient for an easy summer salad that is wonderfully cooling on it's own or along side a spicy grilled dish.
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Here's a quick and easy summer salad that is wonderfully cooling on it's own or along side a spicy grilled dish. For more of a protein and spicy kick, use nonfat Greek-style yogurt and a dash of cayenne pepper.
Serves 4
2 cups cucumber, seeded and chopped
1/4 cup red onion, chopped
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup plain yogurt
3 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
Combine all ingredients together and enjoy!
Per Serving: 56 Calories; 2g Fat; 3g Protein; 7g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 8mg Cholesterol; 298mg Sodium
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