Summer Salad with Cucumbers, Tomatoes, and Radishes

Recipe

You will love the crunchiness, freshness, and a cooling effect this salad provides on a hot summer day. This salad is creamy, but also light and refreshing. Perfect for a light lunch with a slice of sourdough bread or dinner with grilled salmon or roasted chicken and a great option for a summer potluck.

Ingredients:

·      ½ cup mayonnaise (or vegenaise)

·      2 tablespoon EVOO (extra virgin olive oil)

·      1 tablespoon lemon juice

·      ½ feta cheese, crumbled

·      1 bunch fresh dill, chopped

·      1 bunch scallions, green parts only, chopped

·      1 large English cucumber, chopped

·      1 pint cherry tomatoes, quartered

·      1 bunch small radishes, chopped

·      Salt and pepper to taste

Method:

Whisk mayonnaise, olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Place chopped vegetables (including green onions) in a large bowl, add the dressing, and mix to coat the vegetables. Add feta cheese and dill and gently mix it again. Serve cold.

Health facts:

·      Rich in minerals, vitamins, and antioxidants

·      High in fiber

·      Good source of electrolytes

·      Low on glycemic index