Not Grandma’s Tomato & Cucumber Salad
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Not Grandma’s Tomato & Cucumber Salad We’ve been trying to eat healthier without giving up flavor, and this one has become a new favorite.
It’s crisp, tangy, full of fresh vegetables, and only 1 Weight Watchers point per serving.
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The best part? It gets even better the next day as everything marinates.
Perfect as a light lunch, a side dish with grilled fish, or just something to keep in the fridge when you’re looking for a healthy snack.
If you’re growing tomatoes and cucumbers in your garden, this is a delicious way to enjoy the harvest. 🌿🍅🥒
Makes 8 servings – only 1 Weight Watchers point per serving!
Ingredients
* 1 cup tomatoes (Everglades tomatoes are fantastic!)
* 2 cups chopped cucumber
* 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
* 1 cup chopped yellow bell pepper
* ¼–½ cup diced red onion
* 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
* 2–3 Tbsp fresh dill, chopped
* ⅝ cup chopped cilantro (or substitute parsley for a more Mediterranean flavor)
* 3 oz fat-free feta cheese
* 1 Tbsp olive oil
* 1 cup water
* 1 cup apple cider vinegar
* Juice of 1 lemon
* Red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper to taste
Directions
Mix the water, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and seasonings together. Toss with all the vegetables, chickpeas, herbs, and feta. Refrigerate for several hours (or overnight if you can wait!).
Not Grandma’s Tomato & Cucumber Salad
Ingredients
- * 1 cup tomatoes Everglades tomatoes are fantastic!
- * 2 cups chopped cucumber
- * 1 can chickpeas drained and rinsed
- * 1 cup chopped yellow bell pepper
- * ¼–½ cup diced red onion
- * 2–3 cloves garlic minced
- * 2–3 Tbsp fresh dill chopped
- * ⅝ cup chopped cilantro or substitute parsley for a more Mediterranean flavor
- * 3 oz fat-free feta cheese
- * 1 Tbsp olive oil
- * 1 cup water
- * 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- * Juice of 1 lemon
- * Red pepper flakes salt, and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Mix the water, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and seasonings together. Toss with all the vegetables, chickpeas, herbs, and feta. Refrigerate for several hours (or overnight if you can wait!).
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