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Simple Persian Salad

4.6 out of 5 stars | 63 ratings

This tasty side salad has many of the traditional bright and fresh flavors of Mediterranean cuisine. It's a perfect sidekick for grilled chicken and a good way to make use of summer's garden bounty.

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Nutrition Facts

Simple Persian Salad
CaloriesCalories
88 Per Serving
ProteinProtein
3g Per Serving
FiberFiber
3g Per Serving

Ingredients

Servings  4  

  • 2 medium cucumbers, unpeeled, seeded, and diced
  • 4 medium tomatoes, seeded and diced
  • 1 medium red onion, diced
  • 2 tablespoons fat-free feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint or parsley
    OR
  • 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon dried mint or parsley, crumbled
  • Juice of 2 medium limes
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Directions

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  1. In a small bowl, stir together the cucumber, tomatoes, onion, feta, and mint. Refrigerate, covered, for 20 minutes.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, oil and pepper.
  3. Pour over the cucumber mixture, tossing to coat.
 

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