This throw-and-go recipe is a staple for me! A great tip is to make a large amount on Sunday and portion it out for the week! That way you have a healthy snack that you can grab on the go all week long. This salad is not only easy, but super healthy! Cucumbers are a good source of vitamin B. They hydrate the body since they’re 95% water, and they contain properties that help fight against cardiovascular disease and cancer! Tomatoes are a rich source in vitamin A, C, Folic Acid, and Beta-Carotene. Beta-Carotene helps protect the skin against sun damage. They also contain contain a wide array of beneficial nutrients and antioxidants. So get in the kitchen and get choppin’!
Cucumber Tomato Basil Salad
Ingredients:
- 1 medium cucumber
- 1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes
- 2 ounces low-fat part-skim milk mozzarella cheese, diced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1/2 teaspoon of extra virgin olive oil
- Balsamic vinegar, to taste
- Ground black pepper to taste
Directions:
- Peel and chop the cucumber. Place in a bowl and add the tomatoes, cheese and basil. Lightly drizzle with olive oil, vinegar, and pepper. Toss and enjoy!
Makes 1 serving.
Per serving: 204 calories, 19 g protein, 17 g carbohydrates, 8 g total fat, 6 g dietary fiber, 408 mg sodium.
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~ Chalene
Misty Moreno says
Yum. Will make this on Saturday. Will share with my PiYo challenge group too!
admin says
Awesome! Thanks Misty!
Lisa Robinson says
ahhh YUM !!!!!!
Shelley says
Due to my restrictions I like making this with grilled chicken breast, no cheese as can’t have dairy and no tomatoes as can’t eat those either 🙁 So yummy!
admin says
Love that you make it your own! 🙂
Jeanette says
So happy to see that change, I don’t do cheese either and the chicken is a GREAT idea!
Sara says
If you get real mozarella cheese (made out of buffalo milk) you should be fine. There are severl mild goat cheeses that taste great as well.
Sonja Barber says
I was so not having a great time yesterday and reached for a non healthy snack when something told me to go on my IG and there was your smiling face … Showing you liked a post on strength that I made. I immediately began to cry and knew in my heart that this life is for me… a life of health and happiness. Thanks for the reminder from afar, Chalene. You have no idea how much I needed it!
Zonia Kelley says
This sounds awesome, thank you for sharing. Quick question where does the 19g of protein come from, just the cheese?
admin says
Yes, It’s primarily the cheese. There is a little bit of protein in the tomatoes and cucumbers, but it’s minimal.
Bobbi Schmitt says
Could even add a little watermelon to the mix! Was a big hit at a summer get-together.
admin says
Ooooooh! That sounds D-Lish!
Emily says
I’ve made this before and it is a favorite of mine. Super simple, very yummy, nutritious and clean, perfect!
Robin Adams says
It is so good!
Dianna says
I’m always looking for great recipes that I can make with herbs from my new garden and this will be a wonderful choice.
Michelle says
Chalene!!! Hook a girl up with a picture of this so I can pin it to my board!