Thursday, May 13, 2010

Strawberry Cucumber Salad

Lisa Mead will be out at the Farmers Market Demonstrating the Strawberry Cucumber Salad!  It's fantastic!!!

Strawberry & Cucumber Salad
Yield 4 Servings

Preparation:
Combine the first four ingredients together in a large bowl, and toss gently to coat. Cover and chill for one hour (optional). Combine cucumbers and juice; toss to coat. Add cucumber mixture, salt, and pepper to strawberry mixture; toss gently together. Serve immediately. Enjoy!

Ingredients:
• 4 Cups hulled strawberries,
quartered
• 2 Tbsp. thinly sliced fresh basil
• 2 Tsps. balsamic vinegar
1 Tsp. sugar
• 2 Medium cucumbers, peeled,
halved lengthwise, seeded, and
thinly sliced
• 1 Tsp freshly squeezed lemon
juice
• 1/4 Tsp. salt
• 1/4 Tsp. ground black pepper

Nutritional information for 1.5 cup serving:
Calories 49, Fat 0.5 gm,
Fiber 3 gm, Cholesterol 0 mg,
Sodium 150 mg
Ask the Dietitian County of Los Angeles
www.lapublichealth.org/nutrition
Rev. 09

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