Cucumber Salad

Light, refreshing, and easy—this Cucumber Salad recipe is a quick and tasty way you can add more plants to your plate. Cucumbers are high in water and fiber, which means they are low in calories yet filling. They’re also a great source of nutrients like vitamin K and antioxidants. Toss them with mint, feta, red onion, lemon juice, and olive oil and you get a super easy yet delicious side that will help you meet your health goals.

Cucumber Salad

Makes 1-2 servings

Ingredients:

• 1 cucumber, diced (about 1.5 cups chopped)

• 1/4 cup red onion, diced

• 1/3 cup feta, crumbled

• 1 tbsp mint, chopped

• 1 tbsp lemon juice (juice from about 1/2 lemon)

• 1 tbsp EVOO

• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Combine all ingredients in a medium-sized bowl and toss.

Suggested variation: Turn this salad into a meal by tossing in cottage cheese for additional protein.