Cucumber Dill Salad (serves 8)
Ingredients
1 medium cucumber, peeled and cut in half lengthwise
1 shallot, sliced very thin
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
salt to taste
freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons finely chopped, fresh dill
Instructions
1. With a melon baller or a sharp knife, scoop out the seeds in the center of the cucumber. Cut the cucumber into thin slices.
2. Place the vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper in a bowl and whisk together until the sugar dissolves.
3. Add the cucumber slices, shallots and dill and stir well.
Serving Size: about 1/2 cup
Nutrition Information (per serving)
Calories - 30
Carbohydrate - 7 g
Fat - 0 g
Fiber -1 g
Protein - 1 g
Saturated Fat - 0 g
Sodium -148 mg
Ingredients
1 1/2 pints non-fat, plain yogurt, drained for 2 hours
1 1/2 cups finely diced cucumber
1 1/2 cups peeled, seeded and diced tomatoes
2 to 3 tablespoons grated onion
salt to taste
freshly ground black pepper
3 to 4 tablespoons chopped mint or cilantro
2 tablespoons toasted cumin seeds (optional)
Instructions
1. Mix all of the ingredients in a large bowl. Chill in the refrigerator and serve cold with grilled meats or vegetables.
Serving Size: about 1 1/2 cups
Nutrition Information (per serving)
Calories 65
Carbohydrate 13 g
Fat 0 g
Fiber 1 g
Protein 6 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Sodium 170 mg