Welcome to Tasty Tidbits, your go-to guide for making the most out of the fresh, local produce that you find at Alabama farmers markets! Brought to you by Live Well Alabama, each edition highlights a delicious fruit or vegetable, providing nutrition facts, simple storage and cooking tips, and new recipe ideas. Get ready to explore fresh flavors, boost your meals with nutritious ingredients, and enjoy the best of what Alabama’s farms have to offer.

Nutrition Nuggets

• Cucumbers are a low-calorie and low-sodium food.
• They support a healthy immune system, normal nerve and muscle function, and strong bones.
• The peel provides fiber for a healthy digestive system.

How to Store

• Store away from gas releasers, such as avocados, bananas, apples, and tomatoes.
• Store cut slices in a container in a refrigerator for 7 days.

How to Prepare

• Wash and dry.
  • Cut into rounds or dice into cubes.

How to Enjoy

• Add to salads and salsas or add to water for a refreshing beverage.
• Use for dipping or pickling.

Did You Know?

• A cucumber contains 96% water, making it a great hydrating summer snack!

Recipes

Tomato Cucumber Salad

INGREDIENTS

Salad

• 4 large tomatoes, cubed
• 1 large cucumber, chopped
• 1 cup red onion, chopped
• 1 cup green pepper, chopped
• 1/3 cup parsley, chopped

Dressing

• 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon olive oil (or oil of your choice)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon honey

DIRECTIONS

1. In a large bowl, combine the salad ingredients.

2. In a small bowl, mix the dressing ingredients.

3. Pour the dressing over the salad. Mix well.

4. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Greek Salad

INGREDIENTS

• 6 romaine lettuce leaves (or lettuce of choice)
• 1 medium cucumber, sliced
• 1 medium tomato, chopped
• 1/2 cup red onion, sliced
• 1/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 2 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon oregano, dried
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

DIRECTIONS

1. Combine lettuce, cucumber, tomato, onion, and cheese in a large serving bowl.

2. Whisk together oil, lemon juice, oregano, and salt in a small bowl.

3. Pour over lettuce mixture and toss until coated.

4. Serve immediately.

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