Tomato Cucumber Salad

Farm to School Tomato Cucumber Salad Recipe card (serving size: 4 - 1/2 servings)

Tomatoes are high in vitamin A and vitamin C, a good source of potassium, and rich in lycopene, a powerful antioxidant that promotes heart health and helps keep the immune system healthy.

Cucumbers are also a good source of vitamin C and have a high water content as well, which helps replenish fluids and minerals. 

Today we are sharing a quick and easy Tomato Cucumber Salad recipe that even kids can make, with a little help from their adults at home. We hope you enjoy this simple and nutritious snack or side dish!

Ingredients:

• 5 ounces Cherry Tomatoes (halved)
• 6 1/2 ounces Cucumber (diced)
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper
• 1 3/4 tsp olive oil
• 1 tsp red wine vinegar 
• Pinch of dry dill 

Instructions:

1. Wash cherry tomatoes and cucumbers. 
2. Cut cherry tomatoes in half. Slice ends off cucumbers and dice.
3. Make dressing with liquids and seasonings.
4. Mix all ingredients together.

Source: www.thelunchbox.org

Last updated December 9, 2020