1/2 cup italian dressing, commercial low-calorie
1/8 tsp pepper
1 medium cucumber, peeled thinly sliced
1/2 small onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup radishes, thinly sliced
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Directions
Combine Italian dressing and pepper in a medium bowl, stirring well.
Add Cucumber, onion, radishes, and parsley. Toss gently to coat.
Cover and marinate in refrigerator at least 4 hours. Serve salad,
using a slotted spoon.
From: All New Cookbook For Diabetics And Their Families Yield: 5
servings; Each serving amount: 1/2 cup
Exchanges: Free; Chol: 0 mg; Calories: 21; Carbo: 4 gm Protein: Tr.;
Fat: Tr.; Fiber: Tr.; Sodium: 5 mg;
Reformated 4 you and yours via Nancy O'Brion and her Meal-Master (from
Jungle.Boy via GEnie)
Servings: 5 @ 1/2 c ea
Marinated Cucumber Salad Recipe brought to you by Recipe Ideas
Categories: Cucumber; Diabetic; Salad; Vegetable
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We hope you enjoy this Marinated Cucumber Salad recipe.
