Creamy Cucumber Fennel Salad - 7g Carbs, 1g Fiber
From: American Institute for Cancer Research AICR - By Michael Kastre and Dori Mitchell, MS, RDN
This super simple salad features cool English cucumbers, fresh fennel and tangy Greek yogurt. Both cucumbers and fennel contain fiber and water which, by making you feel fuller faster, can help you get to and keep a healthy weight. Greek-style yogurt with a splash of apple cider vinegar makes a light creamy dressing with the perfect tinge of tartness.
Yield: about 3 cups
Servings: 4
1 container (5-6 oz) plain low-fat Greek yogurt
2 tsp apple cider vinegar
1/8 tsp salt, or to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 cups thinly sliced English cucumber*
1 small OR 1/2 large fennel bulb, cut into quarters, cored, thinly sliced crosswise (about 1 cup)
3 Tbsp coarsely chopped fennel fronds, divided
In medium bowl, whisk together yogurt, vinegar, salt and pepper.
Add cucumber, fennel and 2 tablespoons fronds and toss to coat.
Transfer to serving dish and garnish with remaining fennel fronds. Serve immediately or refrigerate until serving.
* If using large English cucumbers, cut in half lengthwise before slicing.
Yield: about 3 cups
Servings: 4
Nutrition per Serving: 44 Calories, 0g Total Fat, 0g Saturated Fat, 5g Protein, 7g Carbs, 1g Dietary Fiber, 109mg Sodium
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