Featuring Crispy Cucumbers, The February Pick of the Month

Cucumber & Grape Salad

A great summer crop, cucumbers are also a good source of vitamin C to add to your wraps and winter salads. With the big game coming up, they pair well with hummus dips too!

Pick up some fresh cucumbers at your local grocery store or farm stand today.

Prep Time: 15 minutes.

Cook Time: None.

Servings: 8.

Ingredients

Salad

  • 3 cups grapes, cut in half or quarters.
  • 3 cups sliced cucumber.
  • 1⁄4 cup sliced green onion.

Dressing

  • 1⁄4 cup vinegar (any type).
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil.
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar.
  • 3⁄4 teaspoon salt.
  • 1⁄4 teaspoon hot sauce, optional.

Directions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine the grapes, cucumber and green onion.
  2.  In a bowl or jar with a tight lid, mix or shake together the dressing ingredients and hot sauce, if desired.
  3.  Pour dressing over grapes and cucumbers. Stir until mixed.
  4.  Refrigerate until served.
  5.  Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

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What’s So Great About Cucumbers?

  • Cucumbers are easy to grow.
  • They’re a good source of vitamin C.
  • They’re fat-free and sodium-free.

What’s the Best Way to Eat Cucumbers?

  • Eat them fresh out of the garden.
  • Add to green salads or pasta salads.
  • Stuff it in a wrap.
  • Dip it in hummus.

Selection & Preparation

  • Selection: Select cucumbers that are firm and heavy for size.
  • Storage: Cucumbers can be stored in a perforated plastic bag for one week. Do not store next to apples or tomatoes.
  • Preparation: Wash cucumber thoroughly. Peel if desired for recipe.
  • Cooking: No need to cook! Cucumbers are best eaten fresh.

  • Serving Size: 3/4 cup.
  • Amount Per Serving
    • Calories: 60.
    • Total Fat: 0.5 g.
    • Cholesterol: 0 mg.
    • Sodium: 230 mg.
    • Total Carbohydrates: 13 g.
    • Dietary Fiber: 1 g.
    • Total Sugars: 11 g.
    • Added Sugars: 1 g.
    • Protein: 1 g.

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