What You Need:

 

2 Tbsp vinegar

2 Tbsp salad oil

1/2 tsp sugar

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp celery seeds

1 cucumber, peeled, halved and sliced thin

1 sweet onion, sliced thin

1 C cherry tomatoes, halved

1 green bell pepper, cut into strips

 

How to Make It:

 

Whisk the vinegar, oil, sugar, salt and celery seed together in a mixing bowl.

Add the cucumbers and onions and stir to coat.

Stir in the tomatoes and bell pepper strips.

Cover the bowl and chill for at least 4 hours stirring occasionally.

 

Makes 6 servings

 

This is a great way to stay within your budget. Use those extra vegetables from the garden. Use red, yellow or orange bell peppers if you want to give your salad a little color. This salad can be chilled for up to 24 hours before being served.

 

Preparation Time: approximately 15 minutes

Chilling Time: approximately 4 hours

Total Time: approximately 4 hours 15 minutes

 

Nutritional Information: (approximate values per serving)

Calories 54; Fat 5g; Saturated fat 1g; Carbohydrates 3g; Fiber 1g; Protein 0g; Cholesterol 0 mg; Sodium 195 mg