Cucumber, Black Olive, and Mint Salad

Name: Cucumber, Black Olive, and Mint Salad
Yield: Serves 4 (serving size: about 1/2 cup)
Ingredients: 2 cups thinly sliced English cucumber; ¼ cup chopped pitted kalamata olives; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon olive oil; ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

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Ripe cucumbers and fresh mint create this light and easy summer side of Cucumber, Black Olive, and Mint Salad. This portable dish also packs well for a picnic.

By Katherine Cobbs

Recipe by Cooking Light May 2014

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Credit: Randy Mayor; Styling: Lindsey Lower

Recipe Summary

Yield:

Serves 4 (serving size: about 1/2 cup)

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

2 cups thinly sliced English cucumber
¼ cup chopped pitted kalamata olives
3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1
Combine cucumber, olives, mint, lemon juice, olive oil, and pepper.

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Chef's Notes

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

70 calories; fat 6.1g; saturated fat 0.8g; sodium 164mg.

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