Low Cal Cucumber Salad Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time15 MinDifficulty LevelVery Easy
Health IndexHealthy++Servings4
CourseDish
VegetarianMain Ingredient
Interest GroupHealthy

Ingredients

 Cucumbers2 Medium
 Cider vinegar1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
 Water1⁄3 Cup (5.33 tbs)
 Sugar1⁄3 Cup (5.33 tbs)
 Salt1⁄2 Teaspoon
 Pepper white1 Dash
 Fresh minced parsley2 Tablespoon

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 85 Calories from Fat 1

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0.14 g0.22%

Saturated Fat 0.04 g0.19%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 249.4 mg10.4%

Total Carbohydrates 20 g6.7%

Dietary Fiber 0.64 g2.6%

Sugars 18.1 g

Protein 0.72 g1.4%

Vitamin A 14.2% Vitamin C 20.2%

Calcium 2.5% Iron 4.2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

MAKING
1. Run the tines of a fork down, lengthwise, around each cucumber to give a ridged effect
2. Then slice them thinly into a bowl.
3. In a small bowl or in a jar, combine vinegar, water, sugar, salt, and pepper.
4. Whisk or shake well until the sugar dissolved.
5. Pour this dressing over the cucumber slices
6. Cover the bowl and refrigerate overnight or until well chilled.

SERVING
7. Serve in small salad dishes garnished with fresh chopped parsley.
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