Cucumber, Red Onion & Feta Salad with Mint

Cucumber, Red Onion & Feta Salad with Mint

Active Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 10 minutes

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Added by Kelley H
on September 19, 2010

Ingredients

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Preparation

In a mortar or using a Magic Bullet, lightly crush the cumin, coriander and mustard seeds until very coarsely ground. Transfer to a small skillet.
Add the coconut oil and cook over moderate heat until the seeds are fragrant and toasted, about 3 minutes. Pour into a large glass bowl.
Whisk in the lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.
Add the cucumbers and mint and toss to combine.
Serve.

The Benefits

*Excellent Source of:
*Good Source of: Vitamin K
*Preferences: Low Carbohydrate, Low Cholesterol, Low Sugars, No Corn, No Eggs, No Fish, No Gluten, No Grains, No Legumes, No Nightshade, No Nuts, No Peanuts, No Pork, No Poultry, No Red Meat, No Seeds, No Shellfish, No Soy, No Tubers, No Yeast

Nutrition Information(amounts per serving)

Serving Size:1 Serving

View Calorie Breakdown OMEGA-6 / OMEGA-3 RATIO: 8.68

Calories: 147

MACRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.7 g	*
Saturated Fat	3.6 g	*
Monosaturated Fat	8.3 g	*
Polyunsaturated Fat	1.2 g	*
Trans Fat	0 g	*
Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3)
ALA	124 mg	*
EPA, DHA	0 mg, 0 mg	*
Conjugated linolenic acid (CLA)	0 mg	*
Cholesterol	12.5mg	*
Total Carbohydrate	3.9 g	*
Sugars	2.4 g	*
Fiber	0.97 g	*
Protein	2.7 g	*

MICRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
VITAMINS
Vitamin A	174.7 IU	3%
Vitamin C	4.7 mg	8%
Vitamin D	0 IU	0%
Vitamin E	1.6 IU	5%
Vitamin B6	0.12 mg	6%
Vitamin B12	0.24 mcg	4%
Vitamin K	14 mg	18%
Folate	21.5 mcg	5%
Niacin	0.07 mg	0%
Riboflavin	0.15 mg	9%
Thiamin	0.06 mg	4%
MINERALS
Calcium	88.4 mg	9%
Copper	0.08 mg	4%
Iron	0.48 mg	3%
Magnesium	16.7 mg	4%
Manganese	0.11 mg	6%
Phosphorous	71.8 mg	7%
Potassium	166.8 mg	5%
Selenium	2.2 mcg	3%
Sodium	449.9 mg	19%
Zinc	0.6 mg	4%
PHYTONUTRIENTS
Alpha-carotene	8 mcg
Beta-carotene	31.9 mcg
Beta-cryptoxanthin	18.3 mcg
Lutein + zeaxanthin	16.8 mcg
Lycopene	0.01 mcg

*Notes on Macronutrients: Because your personal nutrition needs are unique, please refer to the information on this site to learn more about your intake of macronutrients (Fats, Carbohydrates & Protein).

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