Tomato, Cucumber, and Basil Salad Recipes

Tomato, Cucumber, and Basil Salad Recipes for Salads and Salad Dressings - How Foods Fight Cancer

MAKES 6 SERVINGS

This tomato-based salad is rich in lycopene, a powerful carotenoid that has proven its importance
in prostate cancer prevention and survival.

4 tomatoes, quartered and sliced
1⁄2 large cucumber, peeled, quartered, and sliced
1⁄2 cup fresh basil leaves
3 to 4 tablespoons  balsamic vinegar
1⁄4 teaspoon ground black pepper


1. Arrange the tomatoes and cucumber in a shallow bowl.

2. Scatter the basil leaves on top and sprinkle with the vinegar and
pepper.

3. Tomato, Cucumber, and Basil Salad is best served at room temperature
shortly after it has been made.


PER SERVING: 20 calories; 0.2 g fat; 0 g saturated fat; 10.4% calories from fat; 0 mg cholesterol;
1 g protein; 4.3 g carbohydrate; 2.5 g sugar; 1.3 g fiber; 5 mg sodium; 17 mg calcium; 0.4 mg
iron; 11.8 mg vitamin C; 487 mcg beta-carotene; 0.5 mg vitamin E; 2110 mcg lycopene