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Cooler Than A Cucumber Salad

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"This recipe may be simple but its flavor is big and juicy. I think it would be fabulous alongside spicy Asian curries, quick stir-fries, herb-roasted dinners -- and yes, it would be perfect for picnics. This is a delicious make-ahead picnic salad. Make more than you think you'll need, because you just might want some for breakfast." — Pinkmonkey19

Directions

Place the cucumber chunks and slices in a large bowl with the tomato and onion. Whisk together the champagne vinegar, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, agave nectar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until frothy. Pour dressing over the vegetables. Gently toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

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PREP 25 mins
READY IN 1 hr 25 mins

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Aug 22, 2011

We loved this, but I made a couple tiny changes - used white wine vinegar and white balsamic vinegar, subbed honey for the agave and reduced it to 1 tsp. I also used red onion and left it in slices (easier for picky eaters to remove), and I have an assortment of heirloom cherry-sized tomatoes, so I just halved them. Pretty, colorful and delicious! We could have this every night!

—Christine M

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Mar 29, 2011

I liked this salad a lot. I had to do some variations- didn't have champagne vinegar, so I used apple cider vinegar instead. Also used roma tomatoes instead of heirloom. It did have a strong vinegar taste, but I really liked this and so did my husband.

—Ahibbard

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5 Ratings

Aug 03, 2012

A nice refreshing summer salad. The longer this recipe can marinade, the better it gets. The flavors of this salad come together really well. Thanks Pinkmonkey19 for sharing.

—Molly

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Jun 28, 2011

I used 2 large cucumbers instead of one large and two small. I used what tomatoes and onion I had on hand--which was 2 romas and a purple onion. I used white wine vinegar. I thought the onion and the vinegar flavor over whelmed the taste of the tomato and the cucumber but over all it was pretty good. I think this would work better as a part of a larger salad involving some lettuce and grilled chicken to round out a meal. After the flavors meld and the juices start to come out, there is a great dressing that shouldn't go to waste!

—Arizona Desert Flower

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Nutrition

Calories
54 kcal
3%

Carbohydrates
8.4 g
3%

Cholesterol
0 mg
0%

Fat
2.4 g
4%

Fiber
1.1 g
4%

Protein
1 g
2%

Sodium
70 mg
3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Cooler Than A Cucumber Salad

Serving Size: 1/6 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 54
Calories from Fat: 22

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2.4g 4 %
** Saturated Fat 0.4g 2 %
** Cholesterol 0mg 0 %
Sodium 70mg 3 %
** Potassium 236mg 7 %
Total Carbohydrates 8.4g 3 %
Dietary Fiber 1.1g 4 %
Protein 1g 2 %
Sugars 4.7g
** Vitamin A 7 %
** Vitamin C 12 %
** Calcium 3 %
** Iron 5 %
** Thiamin 4 %
** Niacin 3 %
** Vitamin B6 4 %
** Magnesium 6 %
** Folate 7 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.