Fresh & Zesty Cucumber Tomato Salad for Summer Bliss

This refreshing Cucumber Tomato Salad combines juicy heirloom tomatoes with crunchy cucumbers and a zesty dressing, perfect for healthy eating.

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Prep Time 15

Resting Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Salads

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Calories: 150

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Salad

2 cups Cucumbers Firm, fresh ones
2 cups Tomatoes Ripe varieties like cherry or Roma
1 small Red Onion Thinly sliced
1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Chopped; can substitute with mint or dill

For the Dressing

1/4 cup Olive Oil Extra virgin for best flavor
2 tbsp Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed; lime juice can be used
1 tsp Salt Adjust to taste
1/2 tsp Black Pepper Freshly ground for best flavor

Equipment

Mixing bowl
Knife
Cutting board
spatula

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Wash cucumbers and tomatoes under cool water. Slice cucumbers into thin 1/4 inch rounds and chop tomatoes into wedges. Thinly slice red onion.
Place sliced cucumbers in a bowl and sprinkle with salt. Let sit for about 10 minutes, then pat dry with a paper towel.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the dry cucumbers, tomato wedges, sliced red onion, and chopped parsley. Gently fold together.
Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, and season with salt and black pepper. Mix to enhance flavor and sheen.
Toss all ingredients together and let sit for about 15 minutes before serving to meld flavors.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. It's best served chilled, and the flavors improve when allowed to rest.

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