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Cucumbers and Tomatoes in Yogurt

Cucumbers and Tomatoes in Yogurt
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Veggies for Vitamins
Vegetables offer a host of nutrients, including vitamins A and C and folate to name a few. Be sure to get at least 3 to 5 servings of veggies daily.
This Indian side dish cools the palate when spicy foods are eaten. Try it as a dip with pita bread wedges or crackers, too. From eatbetteramerica.
Prep Time:10 min
Start to Finish:50 min
makes:4 servings (about 1/2 cup each)

1medium cucumber
1medium green onion, chopped (1 tablespoon)
1/2teaspoon salt
1medium tomato, chopped (3/4 cup)
1tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
1/4teaspoon ground cumin
Dash of pepper
1/2clove garlic, finely chopped
1/2cup Yoplait® Fat Free plain yogurt (from 2-lb container)
1.Cut cucumber lengthwise in half; scoop out seeds. Chop cucumber (about 1 1/4 cups). In medium glass or plastic bowl, mix cucumber, onion and salt; let stand 10 minutes. Stir in tomato.
2.In small bowl, mix remaining ingredients except yogurt; toss with cucumber mixture. Cover; refrigerate at least 30 minutes to blend flavors. Drain thoroughly.
3.Just before serving, fold in yogurt. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutritional Information
1 Serving: Calories 35 (Calories from Fat 0); Total Fat 0g (Saturated Fat 0g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 330mg; Total Carbohydrate 6g (Dietary Fiber 1g, Sugars 4g); Protein 3g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 10%; Vitamin C 10%; Calcium 6%; Iron 2% Exchanges: 0 Other Carbohydrate; 1 Vegetable Carbohydrate Choices: 1/2 
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Yoplait is a registered trademark of YOPLAIT Marques Internationales SAS (France) used under license.
 
2 Reviews

 
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cucumbers and tomatoes in yogurt
Absolutely delicious
Posted at 3:13 PM on March 18 2010 by cmischke59
 
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Cool and Refreshing
This is another winner! Very cool, refreshing and tastey! This would be a great summer recipe but is good anytime. Happy Eating!
Posted at 9:53 AM on February 6 2008 by mariamom