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Greek Cucumber Summer Salad

Salad is generally suitable for high blood sugar due to low carbohydrate content. However, monitor portions of tomatoes and onion if carb intake is strictly limited.

Adapted from food.com, by Sharon123

15 mintotal
4servings
8ingredients
167kcal a serving
Greek Cucumber Summer Salad

Ingredients

  • 2 medium cucumbers, peeled, seeded
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 chopped green onion (or red onion)
  • 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Method

  1. Chop the cucumbers into 1 inch cubes. Place in a medium size bowl and sprinkle with salt. Let sit 15 minutes to release water.15 min timer
  2. Drain excess water and stir in cherry tomatoes, onions and cheese.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk olive oil and lemon juice. Pour over cucumber mixture.
  4. Add black pepper and stir gently. Chill until serving.
  5. This light salad tastes especially delicious when prepared with fresh summer cucumbers and tomatoes from the garden!

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