Oh Boy Salad!

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INGREDIENTS 

1 cup tomatoes, chopped or sliced
1 cup cucumber, peeled, pared, chopped
1 tsp dill weed, dried
1 tsp light mayonnaise

DIRECTIONS 
Using equal proportions of tomato and cucumber, chop everything up into small bits. Sprinkle with dill, or any seasoning of your choice. Add a spoonful of light mayo and stir until everything is well mixed. You can also use ranch dressing if you prefer.

Serve immediately, or after chilling. It generally lasts a few days in the refrigerator, so it can be made ahead of time. Enjoy!

Number of Servings: 1

Note: I vary the recipe by dicing in a few other fresh veggies (such as bell pepper or celery) and adding or substituting other spices and herbs.

Nutritional Info

Calories: 101.3
Total fat: 5.4 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg 
Sodium: 140.9 mg
Total Carbs: 12.8 g
Dietary Fiber: 3.0 g
Protein: 2.5 g

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