Cucumber and Tomato Salad

This is a simple and fresh summer salad that is quick to put together.  I came up with it to take advantage of the fresh garden vegetables that are so abundant this time of year.

Cucumber and Tomato Salad

Ingredients:

1 tbsp minced onion
1 large cucumber, sliced
2 tomatoes, sliced

1 tbsp minced fresh herbs (basil, oregano, parsley) or 1 tsp dried mixed herbs
1 tsp agave nectar
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

Prepare the veggies, and put them in a large mixing bowl. Toss with the dressing and enjoy!

For 4 servings. Nutritional information from caloriecount.about.com.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 153 g

Amount Per Serving

Calories  61 Calories from Fat  33

% Daily Value*

Total Fat  3.7g 6%

Saturated Fat  0.6g 3%

Trans Fat  0.0g

Cholesterol  0mg 0%

Sodium  5mg 0%

Potassium  277mg 8%

Total Carbohydrates  7.1g 2%

Dietary Fiber  1.3g 5%

Sugars  4.5g

Protein  1.1g

Vitamin A 12% • Vitamin C 18% Calcium 3% • Iron 3%

Nutrition Grade A

* Based on a 2000 calorie diet