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Cucumber, Tomato & Feta Salad with Balsamic Dressing
Cucumber, Tomato & Feta Salad with Balsamic Dressing: a lunch that fits Vegetarian.
Adapted from EatingWell, by Andrea Mathis, M.A., RDN, LD

Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups halved and sliced cucumber
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced white onion
- 4 cups grape tomatoes (1 pound 3 ounces), halved
- 1/4 cup halved Kalamata olives
- 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil or parsley
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Method
- Whisk vinegar, oil, salt and pepper together in a large bowl. Add tomatoes, onion and basil (or parsley); stir to combine. Refrigerate, stirring once or twice, for at least 1 hour. Add cucumber, olives and feta and toss to coat.60 min timer
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