Cucumber Fennel Salad

A cool, crisp salad for those hot summer days.

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A hint of dill and lemon nicely seasons this crunchy cucumber salad that makes a great cool addition to any summer meal.

You Will Need
3 large cucumbers, sliced
1 medium sweet onion, thinly sliced
1 small fennel bulb, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons olive or canola oil
3/4 cup teaspoons dill weed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon peel

What to Do
1. In a large bowl, combine the cucumbers, onion, and fennel.

2. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the remaining ingredients; shake well.

3. Pour over cucumber mixture and toss to coat. Refrigerate until chilled.

Serves: 8

Per serving: 1 cup equals 80 calories, 5 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 165 mg sodium, 8 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 1 g protein.

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