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Cucumber Salad

(makes 4 servings)

26-ounce (180 g) tomatoes, chopped into 1/2 inch chunks
112-ounce (210 g) cucumber, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
2ounces (60 g) radishes, washes and sliced thin
3tablespoons (30 g) chopped cilantro leaves
2tablespoons (10 ml) fresh lemon juice
1small Jalapeno chili, seeded and minced
1/8teaspoon (.6 ml) salt
1 1/2tablespoons (15 ml) vegetable oil
l4tablespoons (58 g) low fat plain yogurt

  1. Combine the chopped tomato, cucumber, and sliced radishes in a bowl
  2. Whisk together the cilantro, lemon juice, salt, minced chilies and oil. Toss with the vegetables and chill for 1 hour.
  3. To serve divide between four salad plate and place a tablespoon of yogurt on at the side of plate. Garnish with extra cilantro.
Per serving:94 calories (52% calories from fat), 3 g protein, 6 g total fat (0.6 g saturated fat), 10 g carbohydrate, 2 g dietary fiber, 1 mg cholesterol, 98 mg sodium
Diabetic exchanges:1/2 carbohydrate (2 vegetable)



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