Source: MRS 2023
MRS: 5975.3 — Vegetables (5500s)

Tomato and Cucumber Salad (Fresh) (F2S)

Meal Component Contribution:
¼ cup red/orange vegetable, ¼ cup other vegetable
Number of Portions: 100  Size of Portion: ½ cup
Recipe HACCP Process: #1 - No cook
Vegetables (Red/Orange) Vegetables (Other)
  •  Vegetables (Red/Orange)
  •  Vegetables (Other)

INGREDIENT
MEASURE (FOR 100 SERVINGS)
Tomatoes, Whole, Red, Ripe, Raw, #4110
13  pounds + 4  ounces
Cucumber, English, with Peel, Whole, Fresh, #4101
7  pounds
Bell Peppers, Green, Whole, Fresh, #4104
3  pounds
Dressing, Italian, Bulk, #2239
2  quarts
DIRECTIONS

1.

Rinse the produce under cold running water, then drain thoroughly.
Mix the produce together in a large bowl and set it aside.

2.

Core the tomatoes, then dice them into ½-inch pieces.

3.

Slice the cucumbers into ¼-inch thick rounds.

4.

Dice the green peppers into ½-inch pieces.
 

5.

Mix the tomatoes, cucumbers, and bell peppers together in a large bowl and set it aside.

CCP:  Cover and refrigerate at 41 degrees F or lower until ready for service.

6.

Pour the dressing over the tomatoes, cucumbers and bell peppers mixture. Toss the salad lightly to combine all of the ingredients.

7.

Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before service.

CCP:  Cover and refrigerate at 41 degrees F or lower. Hold for service.

8.

Portion with 4 ounce spoodle or #8 scoop per serving. Each portion provides ¼ cup red/orange vegetable and ¼ cup other vegetable.

CCP:  Hold under refrigeration (41 degrees F or lower) until ready for service. Check temperature every 30 minutes. Cover, label, and date any leftovers.

Production Notes

Use USDA Foods or Department of Defense (DOD) foods when available.
Refer to USDA FNS Food Buying Guide for School Meal Programs for quantities to purchase if recipe is altered.
If changes are made in ingredients, check crediting information and re-calculate the nutrition analysis.
”Culinary Techniques for Healthy School Meals: Preparing Salads“ provides seasoning and serving ideas for salads. 

Nutrients Per Serving
Calories
38
Carbohydrates
7.57 g
Dietary Fiber
1.15 g
Protein
0.83 g
Sodium
240.69 mg
Total Fat
0.85 g
Sat. Fat
0.02 g
Trans Fat
0.00 g