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

• Low in calories and sodium.
• Supports a healthy immune system, nerve and muscle function, and strong bones.
• Peels are high in fiber, which supports a healthy digestive system.

How to Store

• Store away from ethylene-producing fruits such as avocados, bananas, apples, and tomatoes.
• Refrigerate sliced cucumber in a container for up to 7 days.

How to Prepare

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

How to Enjoy

• Great in salads and salsas.
• Use for dipping.
• Eat pickled.
• Add to water for a refreshing beverage.

Did You Know? A cucumber contains 96 percent water, making it a great hydrating summer snack! 

Recipes 

Tomato and Cucumber Salad

Salad Ingredients

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

Dressing Ingredients

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

Directions

• In a large bowl, combine the salad ingredients. 
• In a small bowl, combine the dressing ingredients.
• Pour the dressing over the salad and mix well. 
• 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 tablespoons olive oil 
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice 
• 1 teaspoon oregano, dried 
• 1/2 teaspoon salt 

Directions

• Combine lettuce, cucumber, tomato, onion, and cheese in a large serving bowl.
• Whisk together oil, lemon juice, oregano, and salt in a small bowl, and then pour over lettuce mixture.
• Toss until the lettuce is well coated, and serve immediately.

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