Turn that garden bounty into a refreshing and lovely meal by using cucumbers as a serving base for a delightful bruschetta-like topping.
This recipe was shared with Guiding Stars by Evie Clark as part of the Guiding Stars Associate BBQ “Stars on the Side” Recipe Contest.
Tip: This recipe will look fresher made with white balsamic vinegar, but if you don’t have any on hand, regular balsamic will taste just as good.
Ingredients
- 1 cup finely chopped tomatoes
- 1 cup finely chopped zucchini
- ½ cup corn
- ¼ cup shredded carrot
- 3 Tbsp. sliced fresh basil
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 large cucumbers, halved lengthwise and seeded
- 4 Kalamata olives, sliced
Directions
- Mix all ingredients except for the cucumbers and olives in a bowl.
- Fill the cucumbers with the bruschetta and top with sliced olives to serve.
Nutrition Facts
4 servings per container
Serving Size 268 g
| Amount per serving | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 95 | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 3g | 4% | |
| Saturated Fat 1g | 5% | |
| Trans Fat 0g | ||
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1g | ||
| Monounsaturated Fat 5.5g | ||
| Cholesterol 4mg | 2% | |
| Sodium 170mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 14g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber 2.5g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars 8g | ||
| Includes 0g Added Sugars | 0% | |
| Sugar Alcohol 0g | ||
| Other Carbohydrate 3g | ||
| Protein 4g | ||
| Vitamin D 0mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium 83.5mg | 6% | |
| Iron 0.9mg | 6% | |
| Potassium 485mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin A 104.4mcg | 10% | |
| Vitamin C 18.4mg | 20% | |
| Vitamin E 0.4mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin K 24.3mcg | 20% | |
| Thiamin 0.1mg | 8% | |
| Riboflavin 0.1mg | 8% | |
| Niacin 1.5mg | 15% | |
| Vitamin B6 0.2mg | 10% | |
| Folate 44.4mcg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B12 0.1mcg | 4% | |
| Biotin 2mcg | 6% | |
| Chloride 118mg | 6% | |
| Pantothenate 0.6mg | 20% | |
| Phosphorus 107.2mg | 8% | |
| Iodine 0mcg | 0% | |
| Magnesium 39.9mg | 10% | |
| Zinc 0.8mg | 10% | |
| Selenium 2.2mcg | 4% | |
| Copper 0.2mg | 20% | |
| Manganese 0.3mg | 15% | |
| Chromium 0.3mcg | 0% | |
| Molybdenum 7.5mcg | 15% | |
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
Cucumber, Tomatoes, Zucchini, Whole Yellow Corn, Balsamic Vinegar, Carrots, Parmesan Cheese ((pasteurized Part-skim Cow's Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes), Cellulose Powder Added To Prevent Caking, Potassium Sorbate To Protect Flavor), Kalamata Olives (kalamata Style Olives, Water, Salt, Vinegar, Olive Oil), Basil, Garlic.
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