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
Yum. Will make this on Saturday. Will share with my PiYo challenge group too!
Awesome! Thanks Misty!
ahhh YUM !!!!!!
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!
Love that you make it your own! 🙂
So happy to see that change, I don’t do cheese either and the chicken is a GREAT idea!
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.
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!
This sounds awesome, thank you for sharing. Quick question where does the 19g of protein come from, just the cheese?
Yes, It’s primarily the cheese. There is a little bit of protein in the tomatoes and cucumbers, but it’s minimal.
Could even add a little watermelon to the mix! Was a big hit at a summer get-together.
Ooooooh! That sounds D-Lish!
I’ve made this before and it is a favorite of mine. Super simple, very yummy, nutritious and clean, perfect!
It is so good!
I’m always looking for great recipes that I can make with herbs from my new garden and this will be a wonderful choice.
Chalene!!! Hook a girl up with a picture of this so I can pin it to my board!