Summer Avacado Salad

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup chopped seeded peeled cucumber
• 1/3 cup chopped sweet yellow pepper
• 6 cherry tomatoes, seeded and quartered
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped sweet onion
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
• Dash garlic powder
• 1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and chopped
• 2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese

Directions

• In a small bowl, combine the first 8 ingredients; cover and refrigerate 15-20 minutes. Add avocado; toss gently. Sprinkle with feta. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 186 calories, 15g fat (3g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 77mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 6g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 fat, 1 vegetable.