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The Produce Corner Recipes
Cucumber and Tomato Topping

Enjoy this delicious, light, low-calorie, heart-healthy topping for any type of hot pasta. Here's how.

Ingredients

  • 2 medium cucumbers, peeled, seeded and chopped
  • 1 medium ripe tomato, chopped
  • 1 Tbs. white wine vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 Tbs. fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 Tbs. fresh basil, chopped (or 1/2 tsp. dried basil)
  • 2 Tbs. olive oil
  • 8 oz. your favorite pasta, cooked and drained


Directions

In a mixing bowl, combine cucumbers, tomatoes, vinegar, parsley, basil and oil. Toss gently till all ingredients are evenly blended. Adding salt and pepper to taste is optional.

Ladle over hot pasta or toss with hot pasta and serve immediately. Serves 4.

Enjoy!




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