Cucumber Blueberry Salad Recipe

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A quick, simple and refreshing salad featuring fresh blueberries and crisp cucumber chunks with feta cheese, arugula and a lime vinaigrette.

Recipe Cost for 4 People: $8.33 ($2.08/serving)*

Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Vinaigrette 1 ½ Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 2 Tbsp white balsamic (or other) vinegar 1 Tbsp lime juice, freshly squeezed or bottled 1 tsp sugar ¼ tsp salt ⅛ tsp pepper Salad 1 cup fresh blueberries 1 medium greenhouse-grown cucumber, cut into small chunks 4 cups fresh arugula ¼ medium red onion, thinly sliced ¼ cup crumbled reduced-fat Feta cheese 2 Tbsp coarsely chopped walnuts (toasted optional) 4 slices whole grain bread
In a small bowl whisk together vinaigrette ingredients. In a large bowl mix together all salad ingredients, except bread. When ready to serve, add vinaigrette to salad and toss. Toast bread, then cut into four pieces. Complete this Plate: Serve with lime infused water.

Serves: 4

Fruits & Veggies per Serving 1.25 Cups


Nutrition Information per Serving:

Calories: 200 Total Fat: 10g Saturated Fat: 2g % of Calories from Fat: 45% % Calories from Sat Fat: 10%		Protein: 7g Carbohydrates: 22g Cholesterol: 5mg Dietary Fiber: 4g Sodium: 370mg


Each serving provides: A good source of protein, fiber, vitamin A, vitamin C and calcium.

*Retail prices, Boulder, Colorado, and online, Winter 2017.

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